HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Sam Houston men's and women's cross-country teams competed at the 2025 Conference USA Championships on Saturday at John Hunt Park.
The Bearkats'
Mario Ruiz finished in 13th place with a time of 24:16.25, earning second team All-CUSA honors after leading the Sam Houston men's team to an eighth-place finish.
Klever Torres placed 60th with a time of 26:20:26.
Anthony Perez finished right next to him at 61st with a time of 26:20.83.
The women's team placed 10th at the cross country championships.
Sophia Phillip was Sam Houston's top finisher with a time of 21:38:63 to come in 33rd place.
Zerah Martinez finished just behind her in 36th with a time of 21:42:56.
Other finishers include:
Men
62.
Elijah Merino, 26:21.44
63.
Kelvin Sarfo, 26:25.79
74.
Jacob Zimmerman, 27:32.20
76.
Grant Currier, 27:55:01
77.
Bryson Meredith, 27:59:39
Women
63.
Ami Clark, 22:30.40
75.
Naomi Green, 23:05.17
78.
Avery Brown, 23:28.69
87.
Bailey Cheshire, 24:11.03
91.
Alicia Galvez, 24:30.51
