Allegany College of Maryland Cross Country completed its 2026 season after competing in six meets during the fall, with every runner on the roster competing as a freshman. Under head coach Will Giles, the men’s and women’s programs gained collegiate racing experience and showed improvement throughout the season.
Allegany College of Maryland Cross Country Competes at Region 20 Championships
The Trojans competed at the Westmoreland Wolfpack Invitational; Catamount Classic in Ridgeley, West Virginia; Hornet Harrier Invitational in Winchester, Virginia; Great Allegany Run; Pitt-Greensburg Fall Classic; and NJCAA Region 20 Championships.
Jerrod Griffin finished 29th overall in the men27s competition at the NJCAA Region 20 Championships with a time of 55:21.1. Layna Bradley led the women27s results with a 26th-place finish in 36:14.4, followed by Taylor Fletcher in 27th at 38:35.6 and Sierra Jackson in 29th at 45:05.9.
Fletcher and Bradley Record Personal Bests at Narrow Way
At the Narrow Way race in Cumberland, Taylor Fletcher recorded a personal-record time of 32:53.9, while Layna Bradley posted a personal best of 33:21.8. Sierra Jackson finished strong in 42:57.4, highlighting the growth the team achieved throughout the season.
Every runner on the Allegany College of Maryland Cross Country roster competed as a freshman during the season. The Trojans return a core group of runners for next season.
Will Giles Praises Freshman Roster
Giles said the team responded to the challenges of its first collegiate season and continued to improve throughout the fall.
22This group embraced every challenge that came their way this season,22 said Giles. 22For a team made up entirely of freshmen, I was impressed by their commitment to improving each week and their willingness to compete. They gained valuable experience throughout the fall, and I am excited to see how they build on that foundation moving forward.22
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Allegany College of Maryland Cross Country finished the season with a fully freshman roster and experience across six meets. The regional results from Jerrod Griffin, Layna Bradley, Taylor Fletcher, and Sierra Jackson, along with the Narrow Way performances, provide a documented foundation for the returning group.
Season Participants
- Jerrod Griffin (Freshman)
- Layna Bradley (Freshman)
- Taylor Fletcher (Freshman)
- Sierra Jackson (Freshman)
Source: Original report
