NEW ORLEANS — The Southern University cross country teams opened the 2026 season Friday evening at the Battle for New Orleans, competing against a strong field at Lake Oaks Park.
 
On the men's side, Keeton Johnson led the Jaguars with a 19th-place finish, crossing the line in 15:55.9. Martinez Jaiden was the next Jaguar across the finish line with a time of 17:33.0.
 
Joesph Harris finished  in 17:58.2, followed by Marcus Delcy at 19:36.6 and Corinthian Walker with a time of 19:42.2. Glenn Pharaoh rounded out the Southern finishers at 21:10.5.
 
For the Lady Jaguars, Reneya Jimenez paced Southern with a time of 18:16.4. Rayah Arnold finished close behind at 18:26.4, while Doreen Onchangu had a time of 18:26.8.
 
London Harden added time of 20:36.8, followed by Jayla King at 21:26.0.
 
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