Cross Country Season Comes to an End in College Station

COLLEGE STATION - The Abilene Christian University Cross Country teams wrapped up their 2024 season this morning at the NCAA Division I South Central Regional, held under sunny skies in College Station, Texas. The regional, which featured many of the top collegiate runners in the nation, served as a culminating test for the Wildcats as they competed against a deep and talented field.

The women took to the course first, racing in the 6K at 9 a.m. Senior Katelyn Coldicott, who has been a consistent leader for the Wildcats all season, led the team with a 99th-place finish in 21:56.2. Freshman Hannah Kasper followed closely behind in 110th place with a time of 22:05.1. Junior Peyton Bornstein, a key contributor throughout the season, crossed the line in 22:08.1 for 114th place. Despite the challenges of the race, the women showcased resilience and teamwork, placing 25th in the team standings.

The men's 10K began at 10 a.m., shifting from their usual 8K race distance. Freshman Andruw Villa delivered a standout performance for ACU, finishing 26th at 30:22.2, narrowly missing an All-Region spot. Freshman Mark Barajas was the second Wildcat to cross the line, completing the race in 32:09.2 for 86th place. Freshman Vincent Luffey placed 96th in 32:19.3, followed by freshman Carlos Cortez (32:28.5, 102nd) and sophomores Jacob Russell (33:11.1, 125th) and Zachary Martin (33:11.2, 126th). The men's team secured 16th place overall, competing against powerhouse programs across the region.

As the cross country season comes to a close, the Wildcats are already turning their attention to the upcoming track and field season. With many of the same athletes transitioning to compete on the track, the team is eager to build on the momentum gained during the fall. 

Individual Highlights

Women's 6K

• Katelyn Coldicott: 21:56.2 (99th)
• Hannah Kasper: 22:05.1 (110th)
• Peyton Bornstein: 22:08.1 (114th)
• Kate Williams: 22:48.1 (150th)
• Charley Hamilton: 22:50.9 (152nd)
• Audrey Chitwood: 22:59.3 (158th)

Men's 10K

• Andruw Villa: 30:22.2 (26th)
• Mark Barajas: 32:09.2 (86th)
• Vincent Luffey: 32:19.3 (96th)
• Carlos Cortez: 32:28.5 (102nd)
• Jacob Russell: 33:11.1 (125th)
• Zachary Martin: 33:11.2 (126th)

Full Team Scores for South Central Regional

Women's 6K Team Scores

1. Arkansas - 80
2. Texas - 81
3. Tulane - 107
4. LSU - 110
5. SMU - 119
6. Texas A&M - 164
7. Lamar - 171
8. Rice - 252
9. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - 361
10. Central Arkansas - 381
11. Baylor - 386
12. Arkansas State - 416
13. Houston Christian - 441
14. North Texas - 449
15. Houston - 465
16. New Orleans - 482
17. Stephen F. Austin - 484
18. TCU - 488
19. Louisiana - 489
20. Little Rock - 504
21. UT-Arlington - 551
22. UT-Rio Grande Valley - 570
23. Incarnate Word - 580
24. Sam Houston - 624
25. Abilene Christian - 625
26. McNeese State - 665
27. Tarleton State - 677
28. Nicholls State - 760
29. UTSA - 819

Men's 10K Team Scores

1. Arkansas - 33
2. Tulane - 76
3. Texas - 84
4. Texas A&M - 127
5. Incarnate Word - 163
6. TCU - 238
7. Stephen F. Austin - 254
8. Sam Houston - 254
9. Tarleton State - 267
10. Arkansas State - 282
11. Rice - 289
12. North Texas - 316
13. Houston - 318
14. Lamar - 397
15. Central Arkansas - 431
16. Abilene Christian - 435
17. Texas State - 437
18. UT-Arlington - 458
19. ULM - 471
20. Houston Christian - 506
21. Louisiana - 521
22. McNeese State - 601
23. UTSA - 658
24. UT-Rio Grande Valley - 698
25. Nicholls State - 771
26. Texas Southern - 785