Monday, October 28, 2013

MVSU Delta Devils cross country repeats as SWAC champs

COURTESY MVSU ATHLETICS
CLINTON, Mississippi – The Mississippi Valley State men's cross country team captured the SWAC

It marked the fourth overall championship title for the Delta Devils, including their third in the last four years. MVSU's Danielle Douglas was tabbed Coach of the Year for the second straight year.

MVSU had three runners to finish in the top 10 totaling 66 points. Valley's Daniel Kibet won the individual crown in the men's 8k for a second consecutive year, crossing the finish line at 26:28.16. As a result, he earned the SWAC Cross Country Male Athlete of the Year. His teammate, Felix Kiprop, finished second with a time of 26:28.16.

Jose Serrano came in 6th place with a time of 27:29.02 while Romello Nalepa captured the 15th spot with a 27:57.94 finish.
Cross Country Championship Monday for the second straight year at the Watson Cross Country Course of Choctaw Trails.

Other Valley athletes include: Juan Perez (42nd, 30:17.60), Victor Chesang (30:43.18) and Earl Winters (58th, 37:49.17).

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2013 All-SWAC Men's Cross Country - First Team
NameTeam
Daniel KipetMississippi Valley State
Felix KipropMississippi Valley State
Sorone BatistePrairie View A&M
Brian AlvaradoTexas Southern
Brandon CoombsAlabama State
2013 All-SWAC Men's Cross Country - Second Team
NameTeam
Jose SerranoMississippi Valley State
Trevor GaytenGrambling State
John WatkinsPrairie View A&M
Samuel RhodesJackson State
Deonte PopeGrambling State

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