LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University's men's and women's cross country teams delivered impressive performances at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships on Friday. The men's team finished 2nd with a score of 59 points, just behind the College of Idaho (24), while the women secured 4th place with a score of 100, finishing behind College of Idaho, Southern Oregon, and Lewis-Clark State.

Overall, four separate Mountaineers earned All-Conference recognition for their performances at the Rose City Golf Course. Justin Ash, Cristian Mendoza, Grady Greenwood, and Mattie Woodbury all earned the distinction, placing within the top 15 to receive the honor.

Men's 8K Highlights:

The Mountaineers were led by Justin Ash, who finished in an outstanding 2nd place with a time of 24:29.1. Cristian Mendoza followed closely with a 7th-place finish at 25:18.6, contributing to Eastern Oregon's competitive depth. Other key performers included Grady Greenwood, who placed 15th at 25:36.3, Thomas Ogden in 16th at 25:47.0, and Jonny Wind, who crossed the line in 19th place at 25:57.1. The team showcased their consistency with additional top-30 finishes from George Showers (23rd, 26:10.5) and Austin Uhl (24th, 26:12.8).

Women's 6K Highlights:

For the women's team, Mattie Woodbury led the way with a 14th-place finish at 23:20.5. Sadie McCoy followed in 17th place at 23:35.1, with Kaleah Hines close behind in 19th at 23:42.5. Kiah Carlson placed 22nd at 23:58.1, while Riley Morris completed the scoring runners in 29th with a time of 24:18.5. Eastern Oregon's depth was further demonstrated by strong performances from Arianna Worden (48th, 26:56.2) and Maria Standley (51st, 27:36.7).

Both teams delivered solid performances, reinforcing their status as top contenders in the CCC. With their current momentum, the Mountaineers will look to build on these results in their upcoming postseason competitions, with NAIA National Championships at-large selections revealed on Monday.