July 13, 2009 - As a resident of Traverse City, Hillsdale College sophomore Jacob Secor knows all about that city's great Cherry Festival tradition. Over the weekend, Secor became a part of that tradition.

Secor finished first in the Fesitval of Races 5K event in Traverse City. The race is a regular part of the Traverse City National Cherry Festival, one of the top festivals in the northern Michigan city each year.

Secor, who completed his freshman year with the Chargers' cross country team in 2008, finished the race in 15 minutes, 25 seconds, more than nine seconds ahead of the second-place competitor in the event.

Around 2,600 athletes competed in the various races around the Cherry Festival over the weekend. Secor's time of 15:25 was a personal best in the 5K event.