https://athletics.wallacestate.edu en-us https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260608qjzhz0 Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country programs were recognized for their work in the classroom following the 2025 season, with both teams earning NJCAA All-Academic Team honors. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/wxc/2025-26/releases/20260608qjzhz0 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260203j95yt5 Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester by achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher as well as the 13 athletic teams that collectively achieved a team GPA of 3.0 or more. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260203j95yt5 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251108xv3jrl FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams capped their seasons on the sport’s biggest stage Saturday, competing in the NJCAA Division II National Championships at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After spending two days preparing in crisp but clear fall weather, the Lions awoke on race day to heavy snowfall that changed the course and the challenge entirely. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251108xv3jrl https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251024pl8sko The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross-country teams left no doubt at the ACCC Conference/Region 22 Championships on Friday at John Hunt Park, sweeping both team titles in dominating fashion. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251024pl8sko https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251015g99lnj Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross Country Challenge this past weekend to compete in one of the most competitive fields of the season, facing a lineup stacked with nationally ranked NCAA Division I and II programs. The Lions were the lone JUCO program in the event, yet they more than held their own on both the men’s and women’s sides. “I always look to this meet as a barometer as to how fit we are as a team,” said head coach Tony Crider. “This meet consistently features nationally ranked NCAA Division I and Division II programs. We competed very well on the men’s and women’s side.” Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20251015g99lnj https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250927ftqb0n Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances at the ON Twilight meet Friday night at John Hunt Park, each finishing second overall behind NCAA Division I foe West Georgia. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250927ftqb0n https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250922r935g7 Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country turned in strong performances on Saturday at the Firehawk Invitational hosted by UT Southern, with both squads placing inside the top five in the team standings. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250922r935g7 https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250918qd0ugn Wallace State’s cross-country programs continue to make noise on the national stage. In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NJCAA Division II polls, both the men’s and women’s teams are ranked No. 3 in the country. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250918qd0ugn https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250906qvic8l Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances on Friday at the University of North Alabama Invitational, competing against a field that featured multiple NCAA Division I and II programs at McFarland Park. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250906qvic8l https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904h28o1a Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country opened their 2025 seasons with strong showings at the prestigious City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic, competing against a loaded field of NCAA Division I and NJCAA Division I programs. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904h28o1a https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904pw6cqc Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250904pw6cqc https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250827qwjfkr Wallace State cross country will open the 2025 season with both programs among the nation’s elite. In the NJCAA Division II Preseason Rankings, the women’s team is slotted at No. 2 in the country, while the men’s team checks in at No. 7. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250827qwjfkr https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250822njm67r Coming off another strong season under head coach Tony Crider, the Wallace State Lions enter the 2025 cross-country season with championship aspirations and plenty of depth on both the men’s and women’s sides. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://athletics.wallacestate.edu/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250822njm67r