Mirembe Named American Conference Freshman of the Year at Cross Country Championships

Saturday, October 31

New Orleans, La.

University of Memphis

American Conference Championships

Oct 31, 2026 | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

Final Results

NEW ORLEANS – University of Memphis cross country runner James Mirembe was named the American Conference Men's Freshman of the Year on Saturday following the American Conference Cross Country Championships at Lake Oaks Park.

Mirembe became the first runner in program history to claim the award, earning the honor as the top-finishing true freshman in the men's 8K. He crossed the line in 32nd place with a time of 25:19.2.

As a team, the Memphis men placed ninth, while the women finished 12th.

Following Mirembe, Robert Randall took 39th place in 25:35.8. Alex Bobak crossed in 50th at 26:01.7, Tyler Bickerman finished 68th in 27:24.1, and Daniel Reyes clocked a personal-best time of 28:02.1 to place 78th. Jay Prettyman rounded out the lineup in 86th with a time of 29:08.9.

On the women's side, Reese McDevitt paced the Tigers in the 6K, placing 49th in 22:33.9. Brooke Doyle followed in 53rd at 22:45.6 to lead a group of three Tigers who set personal bests, joined by Elizabeth Markwell in 85th at 23:51.8 and Grace Schaff in 92nd at 24:22.4. Jasmine Williams placed 70th with a time of 23:07.0, and Reese Martin finished 90th in 24:17.5 to complete the Memphis squad.

Women's 6k
49. Reese McDevitt – 22:33.9
53. Brooke Doyle – 22:45.6
70. Jasmine Williams – 23:07.0
85. Elizabeth Markwell – 23:51.8
90. Reese Martin – 24:17.5
92. Grace Schaff – 24:22.4

Men's 8k
32. James Mirembe – 25:19.2
39. Robert Randall – 25:35.8
50. Alex Bobak – 26:01.7
68. Tyler Bickerman – 27:24.1
78. Daniel Reyes – 28:02.1
86. Jay Prettyman – 29:08.9

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