Women's Cross Country | October 9, 2026

CHARLOTTE, -- The Clayton State University cross country teams continued its 2026 season at the Royals XC Challenge on Friday afternoon.  The Lakers competed hard and turned in some solid times as they gear up for the PBC Meet later this month. 
 
Leading the way for the Lakers, on the men's side, was Dion Dial.  Dial finished in 41^st with a time of 27:03.3.  Rounding out the men's team was Mykell Strickland and Miles Johnson.  Strickland crossed the finish line in 68^th place with a time of 28:03.4 while Johnson logged a time of 31:17.2. 
 
Leading the way for the women's team was Gisele Cabrera.  Cabrera, who finished in 53^rd, logging a time of 20:41.0.  Jamea Lindley followed close behind with a 58^th finish with a time of 20:50.5.  Ahlana Failey and Maleena Castillo finished third and fourth on the team.  Failey ran her 5K in 21:15.8 while Castillo turned in a time of 21:30.9.  Amaya Myers rounded out the top five on the team with a time of 21:44.8. 
 
Below are the full list of Lakers in the meet:

• 41^st: Dion Dial: 27:03.3
• 68^th: Mykell Strickland: 28:03.4
• 130^th: Miles Johnson: 31:17.2
• 53^rd: Gisele Cabrera: 20:41.0
• 58^th: Jamea Lindley: 20:50.5
• 71^st: Ahlana Failey: 21:15.8
• 77^th: Maleena Castillo: 21:30.9
• 85^th: Amaya Myers: 21:44.8
• 100^th: India Williamson: 22:29.7
• 123^rd: Juana Cervantes-Gonzalez: 24:58.7

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers race in the Berry XC Meet on Saturday, October 17^th.  The men race at 9 a.m. while the women follow at 10 a.m.  Please visit claytonstatesports.com for more information.
 
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