Barton cross country competes at the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championships

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Barton men's and women's cross country teams competed Saturday morning at the 2026 Conference Carolinas Championships Saturday morning at Milliken Research Park.

On the men's side, the Bulldogs took 13th overall and were led by junior Trey Lamm (Lucama, N.C.).  Lamm finsihed the 8K course in 27:30, good for 54th place overall.

Young Harris took home team honors while the Mountain Lions' Aidan Vrazel (Atlanta, Ga.) was the individual medalist after crossing the finish line in 24:56.

In the women's competition, Barton also took 13th overall and were paced by sophomore Lena Warren (Clayton, N.C.).  Warren ran the 6K race in 25:48 and placed 52nd overall.

UNC Pembroke captured women's team accolades thanks to three runners in the top five including Faith Jeptoo (Eldoret, KENYA), who won the race in 21:53.

Barton next competes in the 2026 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championship back at Milliken Research Park on Saturday, November 21.

Men's Results
Women's Results

2026 Conference Carolinas Cross Country Championships
Saturday, November 7
Spartanburg, S.C. (Milliken Research Park)

MEN
1. Young Harris  52
2. UNC Pembroke  59
3. Converse  73
4. Mount Olive  128
5. Belmont Abbey  139
6. King  180
7. Lees-McRae  182
8. North Greenville  226
9. Emmanuel (Ga.)  231
10. Ferrum  249
11. Southern Wesleyan  298
12. Erskine  307
13. Barton  398
14. Francis Marion  399

ALL-CONFERENCE

First Team
Aidan Vrazel, Young Harris
Ryan Hunter, Southern Wesleyan
Mario Ruda Puertas, King
Ander Vera Moleres, Converse
Michael Bullock, Belmont Abbey
Kelvin Kibet, UNC Pembroke
Alexander Potter, Young Harris

Second Team
Lucas Boulakia, Converse
James Hook, Converse
Dylan Stone, Young Harris
Edward Carney, UNC Pembroke
Ryan Jimenez, UNC Pembroke
Charlie Miller, UNC Pembroke
Artem Meltsaiev, Mount Olive

Third Team
Troy Winkler, Young Harris
Martin O'Rourke, Belmont Abbey
Payden Lewis, UNC Pembroke
Leo Powell, Mount Olive
Landon Amos, Young Harris
Cole Johnson, King
Hylan Caouette, Lees-McRae

INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS

Runner of the Year
Aidan Vrazel, Young Harris

Freshman of the Year
Mario Ruda Puertas, King

Coach of the Year
Wyatt Whipp, Young Harris

Builder Services of North Carolina Elite Scholar-Athlete
Aidan Vrazel, Young Harris

Barton's Individuals
54. Trey Lamm  27:30
118. Maddox Gantt  30:15
121. Chad Goodman  30:18
122. Mario Moody  30:19
135. Brandon Waller  32:30

WOMEN
1. UNC Pembroke  33
2. North Greenville  50
3. Young Harris  106
4. Southern Wesleyan  127
5. Converse  128
6. Mount Olive  165
7. Lees-McRae  179
8. Belmont Abbey  216
9. Ferrum  236
10. Emmanuel (Ga.)  312
11. King  331
12. Erskine  353
13. Barton  357
14. Chowan  422

ALL-CONFERENCE

First Team
Faith Jpetoo, UNC Pembroke
Megan Knapp, Lees-McRae
Jana Zett, UNC Pembroke
Ellie Timmons, North Greenville
Malea Bennewitz, UNC Pembroke
Corrie Reinhardt, North Greenville
Julie Black, Young Harris

Second Team
Reid Harvey-McKean, UNC Pembroke
Elizabeth Young, Belmont Abbey
Cecily Anderton, North Greenville
Addison Martin, North Greenville
Claire Aponte, Mount Olive
Danielle Johnston, Mount Olive
Callie Cornelius, Young Harris

Third Team
Ellie Adams, Southern Wesleyan
Sara Belgacem, UNC Pembroke
Zary'a Mines, Converse
Elise Foster, Southern Wesleyan
Ellie Blitch, North Greenville
Sophia Olszak, UNC Pembroke
Alexandria White, Mount Olive

INDIVIDUAL AWARD WINNERS

Runner of the Year
Faith Jeptoo, UNC Pembroke

Freshman of the Year
Jana Zett, UNC Pembroke

Coach of the Year
Dr. Peter Ormsby, UNC Pembroke

Builder Services of North Carolina Elite-Scholar Athlete
Riley Shope, North Greenville

Barton's Individuals
52. Lena Warren  25:48
81. Marisa Garvin  28:48
87. Colby McKethan  29:27
104. Ansley Whilden  33:13
105. Elyse Lindsay  34:33