EPCC Women Win NJCAA Region V Cross Country
The El Paso Community College women's team claimed first place at the Hobbs, New Mexico, meet while the men finished seventh.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Running
El Paso Community College's women's cross country team took first place with 58 points at the NJCAA Region V meet held October 30 in Hobbs, New Mexico. The EPCC men's team finished seventh in the 8K race.
Why it matters
The women's team title keeps the program in contention as it prepares for the national championships. Regional results determine which athletes and teams advance to the national stage.
Nhamoinesu Mabvuka finished second overall in 18:10, with Carren Jeruto fifth (18:56) and Rebecca Duran seventh (19:17). Mabvuka, Jeruto and Duran all finished in the top 10 and earned all-conference honors.
The players
El Paso Community College
A public community college in El Paso, Texas, whose cross country teams compete in the NJCAA.
NJCAA
The National Junior College Athletic Association, which governs competition among two-year colleges in the United States.
The details
Odessa finished second with 65 points and Weatherford third with 79 points. The EPCC men's team placed seventh as a team in the 8K race with 157 points, while New Mexico JC won the men's title with 34 points.
Timeline
October 30: NJCAA Region V meet held in Hobbs, New Mexico.
November 14-17: EPCC women compete at the NJCAA national cross country and half marathon championships in Huntsville, Alabama.
Season Trajectory
The regional win moves the EPCC women's program toward the NJCAA national championships in Huntsville, Alabama, scheduled for November 14-17. Qualifying through Region V places the team among the top junior college programs in the country.
Mabvuka, Jeruto and Duran all finished in the top 10 and earned all-conference honors. Fans following local collegiate running can track the national meet results in Huntsville.
The takeaway
Consistent top-10 finishes from multiple runners give the EPCC women a strong base heading into the national championships.
What happens next
The EPCC women's team will compete at the NJCAA national cross country and half marathon championships in Huntsville, Alabama, November 14-17.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
