CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – Sophomore Gyasi Cockrell (Suwanee, Ga.) once again led Clayton State men's cross country as he posted a Top-25 finish as the Lakers came in 8-of-15 at the 2019 Wingfoot XC Classic Friday, September 20. As a team they finished with 215 points.
 
Coming off of a Top-10 finish in his first meet in the Orange and Blue, Cockrell led the way with a 21-of-142 outing behind a time of 26:40.40 with junior Zach Czerniak (Suwanee, Ga.) the next highest finisher in 48^th (27:45.60).
 
Freshman Javier Castillo (Forest Park, Ga.) placed 65^th (28:25.10) and junior Andre' Thompson, Jr. (Stockbridge, Ga.) was five spots back in 70^th with a time of 28:31.20. Redshirt-sophomore Courtland White (Stockbridge, Ga.) was 73^rd (28:32.80) to round out the top finishers.
 
For the first time in 18 years Clayton State returns home for a meet on Friday, September 27 as they host the Clayton State Cross Country Challenge Presented by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The men's race is scheduled for approximately 6:45 p.m. following the conclusion of the women's race.
 
Clayton State Finishers at 2019 Wingfoot XC Classic
Gyasi Cockrell – 21-of-142, 26:40.40
Zach Czerniak – 48-of-142, 27:45.60
Javier Castillo – 65-of-142, 28:25.10
Andre' Thompson, Jr. – 70-of-142, 28:31.20
Courtland White – 73-of-142, 28:32.80
Na'im Allen – 89-of-142, 29:21.70
James Kilgore – 120-of-142, 31:55.10