DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The Stetson cross country teams continue their 2026 season Friday morning as they travel to the Peach State for the Georgia Tech XC Invitational at Foxhall Sporting Club in Douglasville, Georgia.
The men's team will open competition at 8:30 a.m. in the 8K, followed by the women's 6K at 9:20 a.m. Both teams will be making their first appearance at the Georgia Tech XC Invitational.
On the men's side, sophomore Jonathan Pena will look to continue his strong start to the season after leading the Hatters in each of their first two meets. Pena is coming off a 19th-place finish at the FSU Pre-Regional Invitational, where he ran 25:04 and finished as the third sophomore across the line.
Sophomore Kenan Willard and senior Seth Singer will also look to build on strong performances in Tallahassee after placing 27th and 31st, respectively. Senior Robbie Champa and junior Nicholas Zamora will also be among the Hatters competing Friday morning.
The men's field will provide another strong test for Stetson, featuring several programs ranked in the latest NCAA regional rankings.
On the women's side, junior Micah Mizell will look to lead the Hatters for the third consecutive meet after finishing 25th at the FSU Pre-Regional with a 6K time of 22:20. Mizell has been Stetson's top finisher in each of her first two races with the program.
Junior Madison Kerr-Wong and sophomore Avery Sommers will also look to build on their performances in Tallahassee, where the pair finished just 25 seconds apart. Freshmen Hannah Koontz and Sophia Gravelli will add to the Hatters' young group as they toe the line Friday morning.
Live results will be available throughout both races on MileSplit. Course maps for the men's 8K and women's 6K are also available ahead of Friday's competition.
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
