Angelo State Cross Country Teams Competed at Texas Tech
The Rambelles finished eighth and the Rams placed 14th at the recent Texas Tech Open.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Running
The Angelo State cross country teams participated in the Texas Tech Open on September 18, 2026. The women's Rambelles team secured eighth place, while the men's Rams finished in 14th.
Why it matters
The performance provides a benchmark for the squads as they progress through the early portions of their 2026 racing calendar. Competing against large fields helps the teams evaluate their current conditioning before upcoming mid-season invites.
In the 6K race, the Rambelles earned 234 points, finishing ahead of UT Permian Basin and both New Mexico universities. The Rams completed the 8K course with a score of 404 points in a field featuring 23 total teams.
The players
Angelo State Rambelles
This is the women's cross country team representing Angelo State University in San Angelo.
Angelo State Rams
This is the men's cross country team representing Angelo State University in San Angelo.
Ashley Stratton
She is a student-athlete for the Angelo State Rambelles cross country team.
Morghen Vawter
He is a student-athlete for the Angelo State Rams cross country team.
The details
Ashley Stratton finished the women's 6K course in 24:01.5 to lead the Rambelles, while Morghen Vawter completed the men's 8K in 28:06.8. The teams tested their endurance across the respective distances at the meet hosted in Lubbock.
Timeline
September 18, 2026: Angelo State competed at the Texas Tech Open.
October 2, 2026: The teams return to action at the SPC Invitational in Levelland.
Season Trajectory
The results at the Texas Tech Open set the baseline for the Angelo State teams as they prepare for the postseason. This early-season performance helps coaching staff determine the primary runners for upcoming conference and regional qualifiers.
The team points totals demonstrate the current depth of both rosters relative to regional competitors. These specific finishes will be used by coaching staff to adjust training intensity for the remainder of the 2026 schedule.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent pacing in early-season invites is essential for building the endurance required for longer championship races. Athletes can monitor their progression by comparing individual splits against the marks set by team leaders in these initial outings.
What happens next
The teams are scheduled to return to competition on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the SPC Invitational held in Levelland.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Angelo LIVE!.
