CC runners qualify for nationals

After a strong finish at the Region V Cross Country meet this weekend, the Clarendon College Men’s Cross Country Team has qualified for the National Cross Country Meet and the Half Marathon Classic.

Coach Casey Kreger and the squad are passing on the Cross Country Nationals to shoot for a strong finish at the NJCAA Men’s Half Marathon Classic November 19, at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, Georgia.

Team members are Hector Becerra of Harlingen, TX, Emanuel Barron of Hart, TX, and Joshua Olvera of Abilene, TX.

The team is running around 100 miles a week in preparation for this event.

“I am thrilled at the success these student athletes are bringing to CC,” CC Athletic Director John Green said.

“It is incredible this squad has set themselves up for success in both running events.  I could not have dreamed we would have the opportunity to compete in both, but completely support Coach Kreger in his decision to go for the gold at the NJCAA National Half Marathon.”