CLAREMONT, CA — The University of La Verne men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete at the 2026 SCIAC Cross Country Championships hosted at Pomona College.

Women's Start Time: 9:00 a.m. | Men's Start Time: 9:45 a.m.
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Senior Fernando Cortez Jr. has led the Leopards this season, most recently notching his lifetime best finish at the Highlander Invitational. His time of 25:33.6 is the 16th fastest time in La Verne history.

On the women's side, it's been freshman Avery Bravo leading the charge. Last time out, Bravo ran a personal best of 23:30.6, the 13th best time in program history.

The La Verne men's squad took third place last year, and the women's finished in eighth.