MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – The Berry College Cross Country teams delivered strong performances at the Berry Meet on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the men's team capturing first place and the women's team finishing third.

On the men's side, Berry was led by T Harris, who claimed first place overall with a time of 25:30.8. Tavian Anderson followed closely behind, finishing second in 25:55.8. Brooks Johnson placed fourth with a time of 26:21.2, while Owen Gagnon finished sixth in 26:31.7.Xavier Anderson rounded out Berry's top five, placing eighth with a time of 26:34.3.

The Vikings' strong team performance continued with Elijah Neal finishing 38th in 28:21.6 and Tyler Miller placing 40th in 28:23.9. Berry secured the team title with 21 points, finishing ahead of Emory, which placed second with 70 points.

On the women's side, Ella Williams paced the Vikings with a second-place finish, crossing the line in 23:29.7.Grace Scuderi also delivered a strong performance, placing 13th with a time of 24:21.7.Taylor Kallbreier finished 20th in 25:29.2, followed by Abby Reams, who placed 25th with a time of 25:57.4.

Helen Wesley crossed the finish line in 43rd place with a time of 27:30.2, while Masa Iwanski finished 49th in 28:03.5. Mallory Tucker placed 51st with a time of 28:41.0, and Rory Johnson finished 56th in 28:55.9.

Berry's women's team finished third overall with 94 points, trailing Emory, which won the meet with 35 points, and Georgia Tech, which placed second with 88 points.

After the meet, head coach Paul Deaton reflected on the team's performance, stating, "Great weather, fast times, good to race on our home course, and he's excited for October's races." 

The Vikings will look to carry their momentum into the postseason as they continue their 2026 cross country campaign at the Southern Athletic Association Championships on October 31st in Sewanee, Tennessee.