The Texas Wesleyan University Rams competed at the Hill Cross Country Classic on September 26, 2025, at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. The meet featured the College Women's 5K and College Men's 8K races. Below is a recap of the performances by Texas Wesleyan athletes.
Women's 5K
Texas Wesleyan had three runners in the women's 5K race, showcasing strong individual efforts despite not fielding a full team to contribute to the team scoring.
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Juliana Molina (SO-2) led the Rams with an impressive performance, finishing 3rd overall out of 91 runners. She completed the 5K course in 19:23.8, averaging 6:14.5 per mile. Her time placed her just behind the top two runners from Dallas Baptist, highlighting her competitive edge.
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Hannah Brooks (FR-1) crossed the finish line in 67th place with a time of 24:39.8, averaging 7:56.2 per mile. As a freshman, Brooks demonstrated potential in her debut at this competitive meet.
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Monique Hill (FR-1) finished 91st with a time of 31:52.4, averaging 10:15.4 per mile. Her effort contributed to the team's presence in the race, rounding out the Rams' participation.
Men's 8K
In the men's 8K race, Texas Wesleyan was represented by three athletes, each delivering solid performances in a field of 128 runners.
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Korey Allen (SO-2) was the top finisher for the Rams, placing 24th overall with a time of 27:24.5, averaging 5:30.8 per mile. His strong run placed him among the top performers in a highly competitive field.
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Sean Torres (FR-1) finished 65th with a time of 28:55.3, averaging 5:49.1 per mile. Torres showed promise as a freshman, holding his own against more experienced runners.
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Kevin Preacher (FR-1) completed the race in 127th place with a time of 36:35.2, averaging 7:21.5 per mile. His effort capped the Rams' participation in the men's race.
Juliana Molina's standout performance in the women's 5K and Korey Allen's strong showing in the men's 8K were highlights for the Rams. While the team did not have enough runners to score in the team standings, the individual efforts of Molina, Brooks, Hill, Allen, Torres, and Preacher showcased the program's depth and potential for future success.
