EARLYSVILLE, Va. – The George Mason University cross country teams concluded their 2025 campaign on Friday, competing against a deep and talented field at the NCAA Division I Southeast Regional Championships, hosted by the University of Virginia at Panorama Farms.

The men's team turned in a strong performance to finish 17th in the 33-team field, while the women's squad placed 20th overall.

Men's 10k Race Highlights
The Patriots' men's team was led by a pair of standout efforts from sophomore Biruk Beardsley and senior Lloyd Sheppard-Brown.

Beardsley continued his impressive season by finishing as George Mason's top runner, crossing the line in 48th place with a time of 30:50.7. Not far behind, Sheppard-Brown delivered a gritty performance to secure 55th place, clocking in at 30:59.1.

They were backed by a solid pack of Patriots. Sophomore Luke Brown finished 114th (32:16.5), while senior Robert Jenkins placed 152nd (33:11.2). The team's scoring was rounded out by sophomore Jackson Rowe in 132nd place (32:47.4), cementing the 17th-place team finish in a highly competitive region.

Women's 6k Race Highlights
On the women's side, the Patriots were led by a stellar run from senior Ella Semple. Semple battled at the front of the pack throughout the 6k course, ultimately finishing in the top-20 in a field of over 250 runners. Her 20th-place finish with a time of 19:58.8 capped a brilliant collegiate cross country career.

The Patriots demonstrated promising depth behind their leader. Junior Sarah Clark was the team's second scorer, placing 117th (21:48.9). Senior McKenzie Dillman (193rd, 23:05.8) and junior Aylin Yirmibesoglu (157th, 22:31.4) provided key scoring efforts, while sophomore Ellie Desmond (142nd, 22:15.2) rounded out the team's top five to secure the 20th-place finish.

The meet likely concludes the 2025 cross country season for the Patriots. The teams will now transition their focus to the upcoming indoor track & field season.
 
For More Information
Full results from the NCAA Southeast Regional can be found at FlashResults.com.
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