The Texas Southmost College Scorpions cross country program continued its inaugural season at the University of the Incarnate Word Invitational in San Antonio. The meet brought together elite-level competition, featuring Olympic-caliber athletes from programs such as the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State, and host Incarnate Word.

Men's Team: Cisneros Leads the Way

Freshman Josue Cisneros paced the men's team in the 4-mile race, finishing with a time of 21:11.9 and a 5:18 mile pace. Cisneros' effort marked continued progress from his debut at the Seashore Invitational in Corpus Christi earlier this season, demonstrating his ability to adjust and improve against high-caliber competition.

Women's Team: Ibarra Continues to Impress

Freshman Indra Ibarra led the women's team with a time of 22:28.9 in the 5k, averaging a 7:14 pace. Building on her first outing at the Seashore Invitational, Ibarra has emerged as a consistent performer, setting the tone for the women's squad as they navigate their first season.

Building Experience in the First Season

While the Scorpions faced a stacked field, the UIW Invitational provided valuable experience that will serve the team well moving forward. Both the men's and women's squads showed clear improvement since their debut in August, underscoring the growth and potential of TSC's first-ever cross country program.

Looking Ahead: OLLU Invitational on October 11

The Scorpions will return to San Antonio for their next challenge at the Our Lady of the Lake University Invitational on October 11. With each meet, TSC continues to build confidence, gain experience, and lay a strong foundation for the future of Scorpion cross country.