SHAWNEE, Okla. -- The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's and women's cross country teams concluded their 2026 season on Saturday at the Great American Conference Cross Country Championships, hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

The annual Great American Conference Championships brought together conference programs to compete in the men's 8K and women's 5K races.

The Boll Weevils finished eighth overall in the men's 8K race with 255 team points. James Perry led Arkansas-Monticello, crossing the finish line in 104th place with a time of 32:30.73. Nick Smith followed in 106th place at 37:29.36, while Giannsen Valdez finished 107th with a time of 37:36.49.

On the women's side, the Blossoms finished 12th overall with 365 team points in the 5K race. Laura Jonas led Arkansas-Monticello, finishing 84th overall with a time of 20:36.12. Madelyn Willard followed in 150th place with a time of 28:22.58, while Kaylee Arnold crossed the finish line in 151st place at 28:26.47.

MEN'S 8K FINAL TIMES (8th Place – 255 Points)

1.James Perry – 32:30.73 (104th)
2.Nick Smith – 37:29.36 (106th)
3.Gianssen Valdez – 37:36.49 (107th)
4.Aidan Manley – 42:24.35 (108th)
5.Connor Denson – 52:34.62 (109th)

WOMEN'S 5K FINAL TIMES (12th Place – 365 Points)

1.Laura Jonas – 20:36.12 (84th)
2.Madelyn Willard – 28:22.58 (150th)
3.Kaylee Arnold – 28:26.47 (151st)
4.Lainey Tippen – 28:27.65 (152nd)
5.Aubry O'Bryant – 30:40.81 (153rd)

WHAT'S NEXT

Arkansas-Monticello concludes its 2026 cross country season and will return to competition in the fall of 2027. 

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