USF Cross Country Wraps Up Fall Season at American Championships

TAMPA, Fla., November 1, 2025– The University of South Florida cross country teams wrapped up thier 2025 fall season Saturday morning at the American Conference Cross Country championships at Frank Liske Park in Concord, N.C. The meet was streamed live on ESPN+.

The men’s team opened the day with the 8K race at 9:15 a.m., led by junior Sean Perry, who crossed the finish line first for the Bulls in 25:17.4. Nicolas Dovalovsky followed close behind in 25:47.0, while Karim Belmahdi finished in 25:53.1.Clayton Knight (26:13.6), Tanner Andrade-Brinsko (26:20.9), Cole Stevens (26:34.0),Stephen Barbera (26:54.7), and Andrew marello (28:05.5) rounded out the Bulls’ lineup.

In the women’s 6K, which began at 10 a.m.,Hailey Cohen led the Bulls with a strong time of 21:54.9. Delaney Stephens was right on her heels at 21:59.9, while Catalina Edwards clocked 22:29.5. caroline Irvin (23:18.9), Ava Heskett (23:53.7), Marlo Hibler (24:00.0), and Shannon Fischer (24:55.9) completed the women’s effort for South Florida.

“Our student-athletes competed with pride and represented USF extremely well,”