Full Title: Former Exchange Student Parkinson a Net Gain for UMBC Cross CountryIn Fall 2008, an accomplished netball player from Lancashire, England, arrived at UMBC looking for a way to stay active during her year abroad. Three years later, Sara Parkinson will graduate as one of the most accomplished distance runners in UMBC history. This weekend in Boston, Parkinson will attempt to become the first Retriever ever to finish in the top 10 at the America East Cross Country Championships three years in a row.