MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Columbus State University Men's and Women's Cross-Country teams competed at the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Championship on Saturday, hosted by Georgia College & State University. The Cougars raced to a strong fifth-place team finish, while the Lady Cougars earned seventh in a competitive field.
On the men's side, Blake Lewis led the charge for CSU with a 21st-place finish in 26:52.0. Mark Ravenscraft followed closely in 27th at 27:20.1, while James Harrelson placed 36th in 28:57.5. Owen Hartshorn added valuable points in 39th with a time of 29:17.4. Rounding out the scoring lineup, Matthew Terwilliger finished 51st in 30:33.0, just ahead of Tucker Hancock, who placed 52nd in 31:00.3. Their efforts secured a top-five team finish and showcased the depth across the Cougar roster.
For the women, Noah Griffeth paced the Lady Cougars with a 32nd-place finish in 20:53.6. Layla Albright was next across the line in 35th at 21:07.4, followed by Emmalee Johnson in 37th with a time of 21:10.3. Anna Norton placed 42nd in 21:24.2, while Elizabeth Harris secured the fifth scoring spot with a 51st-place finish in 22:16.7. Reese Moss also turned in a solid effort, clocking 22:18.0 for 53rd. The Lady Cougars' seventh-place finish capped a season of steady growth and pack running.
With both squads delivering determined performances, Columbus State wrapped up its championship slate with pride, setting the tone for continued development in the program.
