PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — The University of St. Thomas men's cross country team delivered an impressive performance at the Clifton Gilliard Invitational, finishing first overall in a highly competitive field that included NCAA Division I programs Sam Houston and Prairie View A&M, along with NAIA and Division III opponents.
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The Celts were led by standout Elijah Emerson, who dominated the 8K race and captured the individual title with a winning time of 24:56.65. His performance once again highlighted his potential as one of the top runners in the region.
Right behind him, Micah Hampton secured 3rd place with a strong time of 25:46.63, while Johnathan Castro was close behind in 4th at 26:03.89. Rounding out the top five finishers for St. Thomas were Chris Lopez in 9th place (26:29.24) and Mason McFeeters in 10th (26:31.37), giving the Celts five runners in the top 10 overall.
Marc Mendoza and Wyatt Butts completed the top seven for the team, sealing the victory and showcasing the depth and strength of the roster.
Up Next
The Celts will travel to Dallas to compete in the DBU Invitational on Saturday, October 11. For more updates visit ustcelts.com or visit @ustxctf on instagram.
