MACON, GA | Morehouse College surged to a fourth straight SIAC men's cross country championship on Friday, stacking four runners in the top 10 and posting just 26 points at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course. Senior Brian Kemei broke the tape in 25:51.31 and was named SIAC Runner of the Year for the third consecutive season, anchoring a dominant Maroon Tigers pack.
The victory marks the program's 28th SIAC men's cross country title under head coach Willie Hill—who was also voted SIAC Coach of the Year for the fourth straight season—continuing a dynasty that run for over four decades.
Race highlights
Morehouse's low stick depth sealed the meet early: along with Kemei's win, Victor Chebii (3rd), Dennis Kibet (4th) and Ronny Kiprono (7th) all finished All-SIAC to slam the door on the field. Tuskegee finished runner-up.
Team scores (Top 5)
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Morehouse 26; 2) Tuskegee 61; 3) Lane 77; 4) Central State 78; 5) Spring Hill 140.
All-SIAC Team (Top 10 finishers)
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Brian Kemei (Morehouse) — 25:51.31 — Runner of the Year
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Malcolm Kibiwot (Tuskegee) — 27:04.89
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Victor Chebii (Morehouse) — 27:14.94
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Dennis Kibet (Morehouse) — 27:17.65
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Kelvin Kiprop (Lane) — 27:49.04
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Collins Maiyo (Lane) — 28:00.10
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Ronny Kiprono (Morehouse) — 28:05.23
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Gabriel Carty (Tuskegee) — 28:23.00
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Andrew Drumwright (Central State) — 28:32.30
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Bethwel Kibet (Tuskegee) — 28:34.99.
By the numbers & notes
The championship featured 92 runners from 13 institutions and was hosted in Macon at the Georgia Premier Cross Country Course. Hill accepted Coach of the Year honors alongside associate head coach Christopher Doomes.
What's next
With the SIAC title secured, Morehouse turns its attention to postseason preparations and regional competition after another statement run through the conference.
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