Ettrick, Va.-  The Virginia State University Men's Cross Country Team delivered a strong performance at the VSU XC Challenge, finishing 2nd overall on the demanding 8K course at Randolph Farms, home of Trojan Cross Country program.

The Trojans were led by Emmanuel Williams who ran a commanding 27:29.9 to place 3rd overall and set the tone for the team. Freshman standout Jakari Sartin followed with a strong 30:18.4, earning 9th place overall and giving VSU two top-ten finishers.

The remaining scorers showed discipline and toughness across the rolling Randolph Farms terrain: Matthew Young 32:44.3, Alijzah Koonce 32:52.0, and Carrington Jones 35:05.0

Their collective effort secured the Trojans' 2nd-place team finish, demonstrating depth, resilience, and continued growth.

 Next Competition

The Trojans return to Randolph Farms on October 2, 2026, for the HBCU XC Challenge back on the home turf, where they will once again showcase their talent against a competitive field of HBCU programs.