MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Harding Bisons men's cross-country team extended their streak by finishing third at the Great American Conference Championships on Saturday, marking their seventh consecutive year inside the top three. East Central claimed the team title with 33 points, followed by Oklahoma Baptist (49), as Harding totaled 50 points.
The Bisons celebrated three runners earning First Team All-GAC honors, while five total athletes made the All-Conference lists.
First Team All-GAC Selections
Noah Haileab, Nate Perry, and Ryan McCarn all finished in the top 10 to earn First Team All-GAC recognition.
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Haileab led the Bisons, finishing 3rd overall (24:13.20). This marks his second First Team nod after earning the honor in 2022.
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Perry placed 8th (24:33.03), earning his first career First Team selection after placing Second Team in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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McCarn finished 9th (24:36.39), achieving First Team status for the first time after earning Second Team honors in 2024.
Second Team Selections
The final two scorers, Aidan Bailey (24:56.07) and Oren Arthun (25:00.12), both finished 14th and 16th, respectively, to earn Second Team All-GAC honors for the first time in their careers.
The Bisons now look toward the NCAA Division II Central Regional Championships, scheduled for Nov. 8 in Joplin, Missouri, where they will compete for a berth in the national meet.
