CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS
Hosted by: Brevard College
Location: Brevard Airstrip; 399 Greenville Hwy, Brevard, N.C., 28712
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 10 a.m.
Admission: Free admission 
Race Length: 6k
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Meredith cross country is set to compete in the 2026 USA South Championship, taking place in Brevard, North Carolina this Friday, October 30 at 10 a.m.

The Avenging Angels are coming off a second-place finish at the 2025 version of the event, while Delaney Bundy won the individual title, crossing the line first as well as earning USA South Runner of the Year honors.

2025 USA SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP IN REVIEW

The Meredith College Avenging Angels turned in an outstanding performance at the 2025 USA South Women's Cross Country Championship on Saturday at Pfeiffer University, finishing second as a team while capturing top individual honors.

Delaney Bundy claimed the individual championship, completing the 6,000-meter course in 22:03.3 to secure the victory. Her stellar run earned her the titles of USA South Runner of the Year, Conference Champion, and First Team All-Conference, highlighting an extraordinary season.

The Avenging Angels had strong contributions across the lineup, with Juana Silva Jimenez finishing fifth overall to also earn First Team All-Conference honors. Carly O'Toole (8th), Abigail Davis (9th), and Madison Moyer (10th) rounded out Meredith's scoring, each earning Second Team All-Conference recognition. Addison Doran earned Third Team All-Conference accolades with a 13th-place finish.

Meredith's Ashleigh Modlin was recognized for her leadership and sportsmanship with selection to the All-Sportsmanship Team, exemplifying the team's competitive spirit and commitment to excellence.

 

PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP POLL:

The Avenging Angels were picked to finish third in the USA South Pre-Championship poll, released Tuesday ahead of the event.
 

LAST TIME OUT: Royals XC Challenge

The Meredith cross country team competed in its final meet of the 2026 regular season Friday at the Royals Cross Country Challenge in Charlotte, North Carolina, earning two top-15 finishes ahead of postseason competition.

Senior Delaney Bundy led the Avenging Angels with a second-place finish in the women's 5K. Bundy clocked a personal-best time of 18:10.4, improving upon her own program record.

 


Sophomore Juana Silva Jimenez followed with a 13th-place finish, crossing the line in 19:23.3. Sophomore Madison Moyer rounded out Meredith's top three, finishing 62nd overall with a time of 20:56.5.