MANCHESTER, Conn. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's cross country team placed 27th at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championships Saturday afternoon at Wickham Park.

Leading the way for the Spartans was sophomore Lanza Bellomo, who completed the 6-kilometer course in 25:40.9 to finish 104th overall. Teammate Karsyn Bellomo followed with a time of 27:04.7 to place 147th, while Halle Christian crossed the finish line in 28:09.2 to take 165th.

Rounding out the Castleton finishers were Ariana Reynolds, who placed 188th with a time of 31:22.9, Tori Behrendt, who finished 191st in 32:05.7, and Jane Trowbridge, who took 192nd with a time of 32:30.9.

The regional championship marked the final race of the 2026 women's cross country season.