CLAREMONT, CA-- St. Thomas men's cross-country team capped its 2025 season with a strong showing at the NCAA West Regional Championships in Claremont, California. On a wet and muddy course that challenged every runner in the field, the Celts battled through the conditions to finish 11th overall out of 30 competing teams.

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Freshman Elijah Emerson led the way once again, placing 25th with a time of 26:08.5 in the 8K race. Micah Hampton followed in 26:43.5 to take 51st, while Johnathan Castro crossed in 26:54.7 for 65th.

Marc Mendoza continued the scoring effort with a 27:12.6 finish, and Mason McFeeters closed out the team's top five at 27:24.9. Diego Santilan (28:55.3) and Chris Lopez (29:11.0) rounded out the Celts' postseason lineup.

With NCAA Regionals complete, the Celts officially bring their season to a close, wrapping up a year defined by steady progress and competitive performances across the board.