Program Record Falls At Southern Showcase

Friday, September 12

Huntsville, Ala.

8:30 a.m.

Mississippi State

Southern Showcase

Program Record Falls At Southern Showcase

September 12, 2025 | Cross Country

By: Jhordyn Stallworth, Assistant Director/Communications

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Mississippi State cross country finished second at the Southern Showcase, led by a program record-breaking performance by Nelly Jemeli.

"We're really pleased with how the team raced today," said assistant coach Erinn Stemnan-Fahey. "Today, they showed the strides the program has made towards improvement. We're really excited to keep building on the momentum for the rest of the season."

The team improved its finish from last year by 6 places, with three athletes finishing in the top 20 overall.

Jemeli was the first to cross the line for the Bulldogs, staying in the front pack for the entirety of the race to finish fourth overall. She finished in 16:36.1 for a new personal best and 5k program record, besting the time run by Naomi Jepleting at the season opener.
Jepleting finished in fifth with a new personal best of 16:46.8 over the distance.

Louise Stonham finished 17th in her first cross country race in the maroon and white with a massive personal best of 17:10.0. Gabrielle Boulay and Hunter Anderson rounded out the scorers for state, with the latter running a personal best of 17:31.0.

The Bulldogs will return to action at the Belhaven Invite on October 4 in Jackson, Mississippi.

For more information on the Mississippi State cross country and track and field program, visit HailState.com and follow "HailStateTF" on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook.