Men's Cross Country | November 8, 2025

WINGATE, N.C. – The Clayton State University men's cross country team competed in the 2025 NCAA DII Southeast Regionals on Saturday morning.  The Lakers saw some strong performances and placed 13^th as a team.   Reigning National Champion Wingate won the meet with 16 points.   
 
The Lakers were led by senior Camron Gaddis.  Gaddis finished in 51^st with a final time of 34:01.3.  Following close behind was James Morrow.  The Laker sophomore finished in 66^th with a time of 34:37.79.   That time is good for a new PR for James.  Emanuel Dixon and Rakiem Barnes round out the Lakers who placed in the top 100, overall.  Dixon clocked a time of 35:04. 6 while Barnes crossed the finish line in 35:44.3. 
 
Dion Dial rounds out the top five finishers for the Lakers as he finished with a final time of 35:54.5.  Nehemiah Horton and Mykell Strickland also raced for the Lakers and finished with times of 37:18.91 and 37:18.97, respectively. 
 
The Lakers saw some good performances from up and down the lineup and finished with 381 points. 
 
Below are how all Laker runners faired in this Regional:
51^st: Camron Gaddis: 34:01.35
66^th: James Morrow: 34:37.79
80^th: Emanuel Dixon: 35:04.60
99^th: Rakiem Barnes: 35:44.35
103^rd: Dion Dial: 35:54.36
133^rd: Nehemiah Horton: 37:18.91
134^th: Mykell Strickland: 37:18.98
 
The Clayton State Department of Athletics wishes nothing but the best to the seniors on their future endeavors and please visit claytonstatesports.com for all updated information in regard to track & field season. 
 
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