Men's Cross Country | October 25, 2025

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Clayton State University cross country teams competed in the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday morning.  The men's team finished fourth while the women took eighth place. Flagler swept the men's and women's races. 
 
MEN'S SIDE
The Lakers were led by their senior Camron Gaddis.  Gaddis finished in 24^th with a final time of 26:31.8.  Gaddis also finished in 24^th in last season's championships and he captured his fourth top 30 finish of the season.  Following behind was Emanuel Dixon and Dion Dial.  Dixon clocked a final time of 27:03.3 and placed 34^th.  Dial posted a new PR with a time of 27:13.2 and finished in 36^th place.
 
Mykell Strickland and James Morrow round out the top five for the Lakers.  Both Strickland and Morrow finished in the top 50 overall placing in 40^th and 49^th, respectively.  Mykell clocked a time of 27:28.1 while Morrow turned in a time of 28:01.6. The Lakers also saw solid performances from Terry Mitchner, Abubakr Jallow, Josh Soluade, Brandon Nolen, and Miles Johnson in these Championships. 
 
The Lakers tied for their best finish since since 2011, placing fourth overall.  In addition, the PBC selected James Morrow who represents the squad on the All-Sportsmanship team. 
 
Below are the full list of Lakers who competed in the PBC XC Championships:
*New PR
24^th: Camron Gaddis: 26:31.8
34^th: Emanuel Dixon: 27:03.3
36^th: Dion Dial: 27:13.3*
40^th: Mykell Strickland: 27:28.1
49^th: James Morrow: 28:01.6
59^th: Terry Mitchner: 29:04.0
61^st: Abubakr Jallow: 29:19.4
67^th: Brandon Nolen: 30:00.0
69^th: Josh Soluade: 30:06.2*
77^th: Miles Johnson: 31:10.5*
 
WOMEN'S SIDE
The Lakers were led by their senior Jada Warren.  Warren finished in 36^th place with a time of 20:13.0.  Warren led the Lakers in all races this season and this marks the third time that she led the team at the PBC Championships.  Following Jada was Ivorie Smith who finished in 55^th place with a final time of 21:14.2.  That time was good for her second best time on the season. 
 
Ahlana Failey and Marley Tate finished in third and fourth on the team, respectively.  Failey clocked a final time of 21:43.6 while Tate turned in a time of 22:13.9.  Maleena Castillo, Kalkidan Hawkins and Amaya Myers rounded on the Lakers in the Championships.  Castillo posted a time of 22:40.1, which is good for a new PR, while Hawkins and Myers clocked times of 22:50.5 and 23:14.6.  Myers hit a new PR with her time, while Hawkins ran her best time of the season.
 
The Lakers finished eighth out of 11 teams in the field. Kalkidan Hawkins earned All-Sportsmanship team honors by the Peach Belt Conference (PBC)
 
Below are all Laker runners and their times at the 2025 PBC XC Championships
*New PR
36^th: Jada Warren: 20:13.0
55^th: Ivorie Smith: 21:14.2
63^rd: Ahlana Failey: 21:43.6
71^st: Marley Tate: 22:13.9
77^th: Maleena Castillo: 22:40.1*
81^st: Kalkidan Hawkins: 22:50.5
86^th: Amaya Myers: 23:14.6 *
 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers conclude their season at the 2025 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional meet in North Carolina on Saturday, November 8^th.  The meet hosted by reigning National Champions Wingate starts with the women's race at 10 a.m. followed by the men at 11:15 a.m.  Please visit claytonstatesports.com for all updated information. 
 
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