EPCC Men’s Cross Country Team Clinches 5th, Women 7th at NJCAA Nationals in Richmond

The El Paso Community College (EPCC) men’s and women’s cross country teams showcased their prowess at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 National Championships in Richmond, Virginia. As reported by

KTSM

, the men’s team secured a commendable fifth-place finish, while the women’s team concluded their run with a seventh-place standing on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Before the championships, the EPCC men’s team was lauded as the 2024 Region V Champions, and with an impressive performance of four runners finishing in the top ten, they were ranked 3rd in the nation. The women’s team was not far behind, with a second-place finish in their regional competition and a national ranking of 12th, as detailed by

KVIA

.

The tough competition unfolded at Pole Green Park with the women tackling a 5,000-meter course and the men striding through an 8,000-meter challenge. According to

EPCC

, top finishers were rewarded with prestigious All-American honors, with the top five, top ten, and top 15 qualifiers in each division earning First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention All-American honors, respectively.

Looking ahead, EPCC’s cross-country teams are set to compete in the NJCAA Half Marathon on Tuesday, November 12, at Dorey Park, with the women’s event commencing at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by the men’s event at 9:15 a.m. ET. The championship event is expected to draw an average of 2,000 spectators and features over 1,300 student-athletes, from NJCAA member colleges. These events not only serve as a testament to the athletic dedication of student-athletes, but they also bring forth a convergence of community, highlighting the spirit of competition and camaraderie.

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