JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Blue Mountain Christian University men’s cross country opened its 2026 season Friday at the Foothills Trail Meet hosted by Jacksonville State University, placing ninth in a 17-team field.
Senior Lukas Dykes paced the Toppers, finishing 47th overall in 16:36.7. Junior Jonah Barnhardt was BMCU’s second finisher, crossing 66th in 17:08.9.
A pair of freshmen followed for the Toppers. Samuel Aguilar finished 78th in 17:32.4 and Layn Burney was 80th in 17:38.9.
Senior Erick Flores recorded a personal-best time of 17:51.4 to place 88th. Senior Braxton Enzor finished 98th in 18:13.7, freshman Jacob Waller was 102nd in 18:22.6, and freshman Austin Ellis placed 119th in 19:00.8.
Senior Lelan Boulden added another personal-best for BMCU with a 126th-place time of 19:13.8. Sophomore John Thomas Draper finished 141st in 20:47.8, and freshman Samuel Hutchinson rounded out the team in 145th at 21:07.7. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
