CASTLETON, Vt. -- The Vermont State University Castleton men's cross country team placed eighth at the Little East Conference Championships. Castleton competed in the 8,000-meter race, finishing with 237 points. 

Zach Taylor led the Spartans with a 28th-place finish in 27:39.10. 

Robert Ragazzo followed in 67th place with a time of 30:34.40, while Asher Lauzon crossed the finish line in 73rd at 30:58.80. Andrew Drenga finished 76th in 31:28.40.

Alex Hay placed 85th with a time of 33:11.30, followed by Noah McDonald in 87th at 34:12.00. Nathan Benson finished 89th in 34:54.90, while Shamir Rimal rounded out the Spartans in 90th place with a time of 37:05.40.

The Spartans return to action Saturday, Nov. 14, at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships in Manchester, Conn. The race is scheduled for noon.