LUBBOCK, Texas (November 7, 2026) – The Lubbock Christian University women's cross country team earned an 11^th-place finish at the Lone Star Conference Championships on Saturday at the LCU Cross Country Course.
 
It was all underclassmen in the scoring spots for the Lady Chaps, who got points from four freshmen and a sophomore on the way to their 295 total. The team posted a total time of 2:05.29 to earn their spot in 11^th.
 
It was Cayleigh Madrid leading the way for LCU, placing 49^th individually. She came just two seconds short of a new personal best, crossing the finish line in 24:22.7. As in most of LCU's regular season races, fellow freshman Braylee Cothrin came in close to her, taking 52^nd this time. Cothrin finished with a time of 24:29.5.
 
The trio of freshmen leading the way was completed by Makaylee Morillon, who ran a time of 25:08.8 to finish 65^th.
 
Sophomore Lily Rodriguez was the next Lady Chap to cross the finish line and did so in 75^th place. She posted a time of 25:22.3. LCU's final scoring runner was redshirt freshman Reese Pena. She placed 88^th with a time of 26:06.3.
 
Two more freshmen competed – Marlene Chavaria and Hannah Doss – taking 93^rd and 100^th, respectively. Senior Keely Franco completed the Lady Chap contingent, taking 102^nd with a time of 26:57.9.
 
The Lady Chaps will have a couple of weeks off before competing in the NCAA South Central Regional Championships, which will also be hosted at the LCU Cross Country Course.