SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Junior Caleb Ornelas posted a season-best time to lead the Hope International men's cross country team at the San Francisco State Invitational on Friday.

Ornelas posted a time of 28:20.3 on the 8K course at the Golden Gate Park Speedway Meadow. He topped his previous best by 25 seconds from the season-opening Mark Covert Classic. Ornelas finished in 71st place among the 116 runners in the field.

Two additional Royals competed at the meet, including sophomore Luis Contreras, who placed 110th with a time of 33:13.8. Junior Andy Avalos clocked 35:03.1 for 113th place.

The Royals return to action on Saturday, October 17 at the Highlander Invitational. The 8K race begins at 9:10 a.m. on the UCR Ag/Ops Course.