SACRAMENTO, Calif. 99999Pedro Marin led the California Baptist University Lancers men’s cross country team with a third-place finish in the men’s 10K at the NCAA West Regionals on November 13, 2026. Marin recorded a personal-best time of 29:10.4, earning All-West Region honors.
Yemane Mulugeta also earned All-West Region distinction by finishing 18th in 29:32.5. The men’s team placed seventh out of 32 teams. The California Baptist University women’s cross country team finished ninth out of 39 teams, led by Helena Mees who earned All-West Region honors with a 25th-place finish in the 6K race and a time of 20:07.8.
Other notable women’s finishes included Fatima Mena at 20:11.7, Keely Bradle placing 61st at 20:52.1, Karolina Bliujute 68th at 21:00.7, and Ana Mees 97th at 21:22.2. On the men’s side, Itumeleng Ngxabazi narrowly missed All-West Region recognition with a 26th-place finish at 29:43.9, followed by Gabriel Guzman in 60th place at 30:35.9, and Lorenzo Riba in 65th place at 30:41.2.
Although both the men’s and women’s teams are unlikely to secure at-large bids to the NCAA National Championships scheduled for November 21 in Indiana, several California Baptist University Lancers remain in contention for individual qualification.
CSB Take
Pedro Marin’s standout third-place finish highlights the strength of the California Baptist University men’s cross country program at the regional level. Both men’s and women’s teams posted competitive top-ten finishes amid strong regional fields. While team national invitations are unlikely, individual runners have an opportunity to extend their seasons at the NCAA National Championships. This performance demonstrates depth and potential for California Baptist University as they build toward future cross country successes.
Source: Original report
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