HOUSTON, TX-- St. Thomas Men's Cross Country team continued their strong season with a second-place team finish in the 8K race at the SCAC Conference Championships. The Celts competed against a competitive field and delivered consistent performances throughout their lineup.

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Leading the way for UST was Micah Hampton, who finished in 8th place with a time of 25:34.70. Close behind was freshman standout Elijah Emerson, crossing the line in 25:40.84 for 9th overall. Jonathan Castro followed in 25:51.16 to place 13th, while Marc Mendoza (26:04.85), Chris Lopez (26:19.82), and Mason McFeeters (26:26.75) rounded out the scoring group.

The Celts picked up three All-SCAC performances on its way to its best-ever team finish. Hampton led the way in eighth, while Emerson earned ninth overall and was named SCAC Men's First-Year Runner of the Year, becoming just the second Celt ever to receive the award (joining Andres Padron from 2021). Castro also earned his second straight All-Conference honor, finishing 13th overall in 25:51.16.

2025 Men's Cross Country All-Conference Team
1. Will Shuflit, Colorado College - 24:50.38
2. Rabbit Barnes, Colorado College - 25:13.75
3. Axel Klomparens, Colorado College - 25:13.76
4. Vincent Mangat, Colorado College - 25:17.78
5. Matthew Dunsworth, University of the Ozarks - 25:19.90
6. Diego Escalante, Colorado College - 26:20.07
7. Jonas Martinez, Texas Lutheran University - 25:29.94
8. Micah Hampton, University of St. Thomas - 25:34.70
9. Elijah Emerson, University of St. Thomas - 25:40.84
10. David Dugan, LeTourneau University - 25:46.74
11. Zach McNaul, Colorado College - 25:48.08
12. Lincoln Brewer, Colorado College - 25:49.71
13. Johnathan Castro, University of St. Thomas - 25:51.16
14. Eric Coombs, Colorado College - 25:52.37

Up Next:
UST Cross Country competes in the NCAA Regionals on November 15 in Claremont, California.For more update visit @ustxctf on IG or visit ustcelts.com.