Wingate, NC- Today, the Trailblazer Men's Cross Country team toed the line at the NCAA Southeast Regional Cross Country Championships hosted by Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina. The men finished one place higher than last year, finishing 17^th out of 25 teams from all over the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. 
 
Crossing the line first for the Trailblazers was freshman Joseph McBride, who finished in 81^st place with a time of 35:05 for the 10,000-meter distance. Next to finish was junior Dominique Cox, who finished in 109^th place with a time of 36:09. Right behind him was junior Kai Johnson, who finished in 110^th place with a time of 36:11. Coming in fourth for the Trailblazers was freshman Josiah Ashton, who finished in 115^th place with a time of 36:19. Next was junior Chas Brewer who finished in 122^nd place with a time of 36:44. Right behind him was junior Joel Herman, who finished in 123^rd place with time of 36:47. Rounding out the seven was freshman Brady Chavis, who finished in 165^th place with a time of 39:31. 
 
From head coach Cameron Stober:
"On the men's side, we only had seven guys for the majority of the season. Despite the lack of depth, these guys managed to finish two spots higher at our conference championship and one spot higher today's region meet compared to last year. Out of the seven guys who raced today, only two of them had raced a cross country 10k prior. These guys had a great season, and more importantly they have put in a lot of work as it relates to our team culture. For that, I am extremely proud. They have put in so much work dating back to the early part of the summer. They have remained committed and consistent. These student athletes have represented our program and NGU well. I'm so proud of them."
            
That concludes the cross country season for the Trailblazers. Next, they will take a short break before beginning to train for the 2026 track season.