Columbus State cross-country squads place 28th and 30th at Upstate Invite
The Columbus State University women’s and men’s cross-country teams competed at the 2026 Upstate Invite in Spartanburg, S.C., finishing 28th and 30th respectively. The women’s squad totaled 868 points with a combined scoring time of 1:47:37, averaging 21:31 per runner in a 36-team field. Meanwhile, the men’s team recorded 865 points and a combined scoring time of 2:21:54, averaging 28:22 per runner to place 30th in a 37-team field.
Layla Albright paced the women’s team across the 5K finish line by placing 182nd overall with a time of 20:29.8. Anna Norton followed closely in 193rd at 20:41.4, and Emmalee Johnson took 208th with a time of 20:57.6. Anna Petallar finished 251st in 22:42.2, Reese Moss placed 256th in 22:47.1, Elizabeth Harris crossed 259th in 22:53.8, Kailey Moore finished 260th in 23:08.4, and Zoie Mertz rounded out the competitors in 264th at 23:20.8.
Men’s squad navigates the Spartanburg 8K course
Moses Adams led the Columbus State men’s cross-country team through the 8K course, finishing 200th overall with a time of 27:26.5. Shaun Williams followed in 215th place with a time of 27:41.7. James Harrelson secured the third scoring spot for the team in 245th at 28:19.1, while Isaiah Biwott finished 257th in 28:49.1. Ian Palomares completed the scoring five in 283rd with a time of 29:37.8. Logan Terwilliger finished 297th at 30:13.9, Garrett Rogers took 322nd in 32:09.2, and Zane Bell crossed in 325th at 32:51.6.
Team champions crowned at the Upstate Invite
Duke captured the women’s team title with 17 points at the Spartanburg venue. Mercer secured second place with 124 points, and East Tennessee State followed in third with 135 points. In the men’s competition, Charleston Southern claimed the team championship with 46 points. Duke placed second with 53 points, and Furman finished third with 120 points.
Peach Belt Conference Championship approaches in Macon
The Cougars return to action Saturday, November 7, when they travel to Macon, Ga., for the Peach Belt Conference Cross-Country Championship. Middle Georgia State University will host the conference meet at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course.
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