The Pride men’s team finished third in the USA South Conference championships, just four points behind second place Ferrum College. The meet was at Hagan Stone Park in Pleasant Garden. Michael Barnard and Doug Holbrook earned second team all-conference honors. Holbrook and Barnard placed 12th and 14th respectively. 

At the NCAA regionals, GC’s men’s team placed 17th. Barnard led the team with a 51st place finish and Holbrook came in 60th. Teammates Clarence Kinley, Brian Holloway, James Teel and Ian Prevas improved times as the year progressed.

On the women’s side, The Pride women’s team tied for  5th with Peace College in the USA South Conference Meet. GC junior Kristi Hunter earned first team all USA South honors with her 7th place finish. She then placed 75th at the NCAA Regionals in Atlanta, Ga. with a time of 26:50.

“I think her hard work during the summer and regular season paid off,” said Head Coach Jason Tuggle. Hopefully during the off season she will continue to work hard and continue to improve.” 

Teammates Amanda Currie, Christina Daniels, Angelia Hurst and Paris Buckner were key in a dual meet win against Fayetteville State and at other events.

The outlook for next season is promising. The men’s team is young and the women’s team will field just one senior. Tuggle is recruiting 4 women and 3 men to the program.

“With our new recruits, and the progress we made this year, we will be even more competitive in the conference next season,” Tuggle said.