SALEM, V.A.— The Livingstone College men's cross country team delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Championship on Thursday, October 22, finishing fourth overall out of 11 competing teams. The Blue Bears showcased their determination and endurance against a competitive conference field, earning a top-four finish to close out their championship run.
In the men's 8K, Livingstone claimed fourth place with 105 points. Fayetteville State claimed the championship title with 23 points, Virginia Union claimed second place with 32 points, and Virginia State took third place with 99 points.
The Blue Bears were led by
Brandon Jeffers, who finished with a time of 28:12.2 coming in 13
th.
Livingstone Men's Individual Results:
13th – Brandon Jeffers | 28:12.2
17th – Eragon Tijerina
| 29:06.3
21st – Hector Gitego | 29:46.4
27th – James McNeal | 30:14.5
30th – Brandon Williams
| 30:21.9
31st – Trevor Hyman
| 30:38.3
34th – Mohamed Faro
| 30:53.3
