Mississippi Valley State wrapped up its 2026 cross-country season at the SWAC Championships with 12 personal- and season-best performances. The men finished 11th and the women 12th, with freshman Colton Harris and sophomore Janet Cheboi leading their teams.

By the Numbers
  • 12 combined personal- and season-best performances: 10 personal bests and 2 season bests.
  • Men: 11th place, 320 points; five personal bests.
  • Women: 12th place, 314 points; five personal bests and two season bests.
  • Harris ran a personal-best 33:58.4 in the men’s 8K; Cheboi ran a personal-best 21:35.0 in the women’s 5K.
State of Play
  • The SWAC Championships concluded Mississippi Valley State’s cross-country season.
  • Jackson State won the men’s team title with 41 points; Alabama A&M won the women’s title with 37.
What’s Next

The Delta Devils will carry their championship experience and individual progress into the upcoming indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.

Bottom Line

Team finishes were outside the top 10, but a dozen runners set new benchmarks—a positive foundation for Mississippi Valley State’s next season.