Cats stay close at the ERAU Cross Country Classic

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. Bethune-Cookman continues its 2024 season with a local battle on Saturday in Daytona Beach at the ERAU Cross Country Classic.

The men's team race starts at 7:20 am, followed by the women's team at 7:50 am.

Saturday, September 21

Opponent: ERAU Cross Country Classic
Time: 7:20, 7:50 (am)
Live results: http://live.halfmiletiming.com/meets/702/events

Teams expected to compete this year include Seton Hall, Flagler, Jacksonville, Bethune-Cookman and the host Embry-Riddle Eagles.
The course is a true cross-country course that includes all types of terrain, well-maintained sports fields, a 150-meter-high grass hill, mulched and unmulched paths, and concrete.

The Eagles are hosting the meet for the third year in a row, finishing first (2021, 22) and second (2023) in the last three years as hosts.

Head coach Garron Jackson hopes to keep the momentum going. “I want everyone to compete and do well this weekend,” he explains. “The most important thing for the guys and girls is to run as a group and they need to step up. We should be led by the two guys that have led us before – Victor on the men's side and Valencia on the women's side. They should be the ones stepping up. Valencia should see some of the conference competitors – FAMU will be there. Victor should also see some of the top guys in D2 and some D1 guys from Jacksonville as well, so it's going to be a challenge for us to go out there and do our duty.”

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