10/30/2026 1:00:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
MILL SPRING, N.C. – Mercer Cross Country will compete at the Southern Conference Championship this Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C.
At last year's SoCon Championships, the women's team finished second, the highest team placement in program history.
The men's team finished sixth overall last year, led by
Both teams have seen success throughout this season.
The men's 8K is set to begin at 10 a.m. with the women's 5K following at 10:45 a.m. An awards ceremony will take place following the women's race.
At last year's SoCon Championships, the women's team finished second, the highest team placement in program history.
Mary Grace Parkerled the way for the Bears, running a 17:14.2 5K to place third overall, the highest individual placement in program history.Nikki Harrisfinished second on the team, running a 17:53.6 to finish 10th overall.Chiara Belficorounded out the finishers for the Bears, running an 18:21.7 to finish 17th.The men's team finished sixth overall last year, led by
Jake Peters, who ran a 25:41.6 8K to place 15th.Both teams have seen success throughout thi...