Geronimo! Skull returns to office

I am very proud to report that the Taconic Road Runners "Geronimo Cup," awarded annually to the Team Champions of Mudders and Grunters -- a mud and guts 5-mile cross country run -- was recaptured by the Marist Alumni Racing Team on Sunday.

Sean Hopkins, who has become a true running force, took the overall title.

Justin Harris, our favorite pro triathlete and still reigning steeplechase school record holder, was second overall.

Medical school student Steve Hicks was an impressive fifth; considering he has been spending so much time in surgery that he barely has time to train, this was a wonderful race for Hicks.

And then there's Matt Walsh. Our better-late-than-never Wantagh Star barely made it to the starting line and completed the scoring.

Adam Ritter was on the race team as well. We see Ritter every day, training hard in McCann.

Also: Great to see Hopkins, Kirk, Hicks, Decker and Walsh late last night. Great job, men!

Here's an email note from team cheerleader Kirk Dornton:

Just wanted to pass along the good news. "Team Sheen: Winning 24/7" (Editor's Note: What does this mean?) took the exalted Geronimo Cup today at the 2011 Mudders and Grunters. Sean Hopkins took 1st place overall with a brilliant time of 30:42. Justin Harris locked in 2nd, Steve Hicks 5th, and Matt Walsh 18th (barely, seeing as he only arrived AT THE RACE two minutes before the gun went off. I am not even exaggerating. He claims to have been driving 110 down the Taconic to get there.) Hopkins promptly laid a big fat kiss upon the skull's bony lips before lofting it above his head and roaring like the head hunting beast that he is. Rest easy Alumni Foxes, the skull is back in good hands. And Pete, make some room on a shelf in your office. Harris will be making a special delivery some time soon.

Kirk

Thanks, Kirkles. Looking forward to The Skull coming back to the McCann Center ...

Caption info, left to right: Ritter, Hopkins, Walsh (with cool shades), Hicks, Harris. Kirkles in the rear.