The 2024 season for the Prairie View A&M men's cross country team was marked by strong individual performances and a solid team effort, culminating in a second-place finish at the SWAC Championships.

SWAC Runners of the Week
During the season, Noah Green and Thierry Garcon received SWAC Runner of the Week honors.
Noah Green was named SWAC Runner of the Week on the week of September 8 for his performance at the UT Tyler XC Invitational, where he placed 11th in the 4-mile race in 21:16.00.
Thierry Garcon received SWAC Runner of the Week on the week of October 7 for his performance at the DBU Old Glory Gallup. He ran a time of 25:48 in the men's 8K.

SWAC Championships – 2nd Place Finish

At the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Cross Country Championships held on October 21 in Tallahassee, Florida, the Panthers secured a second-place finish with a team score of 85 points.

• Thierry Garcon led the team with a second-place individual finish, recording a time of 26:08.2.
• Noah Green followed closely in fourth place with a time of 26:27.1.
• Additional contributors included Jerrell Reynolds (13th), Kejun Wilson (23rd), and Jaiden Johnson (43rd).
• Both Garcon and Green earned SWAC First Team honors for their exceptional performances.

NCAA South Central Regional Championships

Two athletes advanced to compete at the NCAA South Central Championships. Thierry Garcon and Noah Green recorded remarkable performances at the meet on November 15 in College Station, Texas.

• Thierry Garcon completed the 10K race in 32:38.2.
• Noah Green finished shortly after with a time of 32:58.3.

Both runners demonstrated commendable efforts, marking a strong end to the cross-country season.

UT Tyler Cross Country Meet Recap

On September 7, 2024, the PVAMU men's cross country team competed at the UT Tyler XC Opener, delivering a strong team performance. The Panthers finished in 3rd place overall, highlighted by impressive individual efforts.

• Noah Green secured 11th place with a commendable time of 21:16.00.
• Thierry Garcon also made a remarkable mark, finishing in the top 20 with a time of 21:25.90.

Their performances played a key role in the team's success and provided early-season momentum as the Panthers prepared for the rest of their competitive schedule.

Men's Season Bests – 8K Rankings

• Thierry Garcon – 25:40.0
• Noah Green – 25:47.7
• Jerrell Reynolds – 27:13.7
• Kejun Wilson – 27:49.8
• Sebastian Cruz – 28:52.4
• Jaiden Johnson – 30:42.9

Looking Ahead

The 2024 season showcased the depth and talent of the PVAMU men's cross country team. With strong individual performances and a cohesive team effort, the Panthers are poised for continued success in the upcoming seasons.