News Summary
The NC State men’s and women’s cross country teams excelled at the 2024 NCAA Southeast Regional Championships, with the women’s team winning their eighth consecutive title. Grace Hartman clinched victory in the women’s 6K, while the men’s team secured a seventh-place finish. In addition, the university is navigating player transfers in football and celebrating a significant softball victory. Notably, former player Will Wilson has been called up to the major leagues, symbolizing ongoing success for NC State athletics.
Rock Hill, S.C. – The NC State men’s and women’s cross country teams delivered impressive performances at the 2024 NCAA Southeast Regional Championships, solidifying their prowess in the sport. The women’s team achieved a historic milestone by claiming their eighth consecutive NCAA Southeast Regional Championship title, scoring a total of 60 points. With this victory, the team has secured an automatic bid to compete at the prestigious 2024 NCAA National Cross Country Championship.
In the women’s 6K race, Grace Hartman emerged victorious after a thrilling photo finish, completing the race in 20:04.2. Teammate Hannah Gapes also excelled, finishing third with a time of 20:08.3. Remarkably, all seven Wolfpack women finished in the top 50, showcasing the depth and talent of the team. In the men’s division, the team finished seventh in the men’s 10K, with Brett Gardner leading the charge and securing a 13th place finish with a time of 30:06.6. Overall, the men’s team scored 218 points. Individual commendations included All-Region honors for five athletes: Brett Gardner, Grace Hartman, Hannah Gapes, Brooke Rauber, and Bethany Michalak.
In addition to cross country achievements, NC State is experiencing significant changes in football as the NCAA transfer portal’s spring window opened, allowing players to transfer schools until April 25. The Wolfpack will see some key players leaving, including running back Kendrick Raphael, who has amassed a total of 734 rushing yards and four touchdowns during his career. Wide receiver Dacari Collins, who recorded 314 receiving yards last season after transferring from Clemson, is also on the move. Additionally, linebacker Kamal Bonner, who notched 56 tackles in 13 games during his freshman year, will be departing the program.
Conversely, NC State is welcoming new players to its roster, including linebacker Kenny Soares, who has played in 24 games for Northwestern. Defensive end Sabastian Harsh comes from Wyoming, where he excelled as an all-Mountain West edge rusher. Another incoming player is defensive end Cian Slone, who put up an impressive 7.5 sacks during his last season at Utah State.
Beyond cross country and football updates, the NC State softball team has also made headlines by achieving a significant milestone with a season sweep over East Carolina University (ECU), securing a close victory of 4-3 in their latest matchup. Meanwhile, the Tuesday baseball game against ECU was canceled, sparking discussions among the fanbase.
In other notable news, former Wolfpack player Will Wilson has received a call-up to the major leagues by the Cleveland Guardians, marking an exciting development for NC State athletics as alumni continue to make strides in professional sports.
The NCAA Cross Country Selection Committee is scheduled to announce 13 at-large selections for the upcoming championships on November 16. The Wolfpack sports community remains engaged and anticipates further updates regarding transfers and performances across various sports disciplines, highlighting an exciting time for NC State athletics as it progresses through the season.
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