Ryan Stender is Brandeis's first men's cross country All-American since 2009.

Senior Ryan Stender had the best finish by a Brandeis runner at regionals since 2009 as the Judges improved by three sports in the team standings. Senior Mitchell Hutton also earned All-New England honors.

Only 16 points separated third and sixth place as the Judges scored 117, led by Ryan Stender's fifth-place finish.

Top left to right: Rusty Nelson '00; Mariko Tansey Holbrook '04, Heather Davidson '02, Emily Bryson '19, Chrissy Bandzul '94, Caitlin Malloy '04, Jean Olds Cann '92, Robert Olson '99. Not shown: Heather Davidson '02, Sarah Lozano '96, Theresa Patten '9...

Ryan Stender and Mitchell Hutton both took home top 20 finishes, placing eighth and 17th, respectively.

Ryan Stender won his first career race after four previous 2nd-place finishes as the Judges put all five scorers in the top 10.

Ryan Stender placed second overall and Mitchell Hutton was sixth as the Judges were the top Division III team.

The Judges open the season Friday evening at 6:15 p.m.

The Brandeis women just missed a perfect score with 16 points, while the men had the third through 11th finishers.