TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 18 – South Florida cross country continued its 2026 season Friday morning at the FSU Pre-Regional at Apalachee Regional Park.
Senior Delaney Stephens led the Bulls with a 12th-place finish, crossing the line in 21:40.6. Freshman Malia Hambrick followed just 10 seconds later, placing 14th in 21:50.5.
The pair continued a strong start to the season after finishing back-to-back at the Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational on Sept. 4. Hambrick led South Florida in the season-opening 5K, with Stephens finishing just behind her.
On the men’s side, junior Danny Raymond led the Bulls in the 8K with a time of 25:27.4, finishing 28th overall. Junior Rafael Rodriguez followed in 37th at 25:40.4.
Up Next
South Florida returns to action Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky.
Results
Women’s 6K
12. Delaney Stephens – 21:40.6
14. Malia Hambrick – 21:50.5
121. Caroline Irvin – 24:24.2
137. Ava Heskett – 24:53.6
Men’s 8K
28. Danny Raymond – 25:27.4
37. Rafael Rodriguez – 25:40.4
78. Tyler Dillon – 26:27.0
99. Cole Stevens – 26:54.5
130. Tanner Andrade-Brinsko – 27:39.2