Dalton Boys’ XC Earns Best Ivy Finish Since 2006

The Dalton Cross Country team wrapped up its Ivy League season with a strong performance, with the boys’ squad taking third place—their best finish since 2006. Gabe Ponichter '26 finished 9th, becoming the seventh Dalton runner to break the 14-minute mark in the 2.5-mile race. Chris Schaaf '27 followed in 12th, with both runners earning all-league honors. Sam Shapiro '26 (18th), Rohan Shah '25 (23rd), and Graydon Barz '28 (34th) rounded out the top five for the Tigers.