Hagos Earns All-Region Honors at NCAA South Central Regional

Friday, November 13

College Station, Texas

University of Houston

NCAA South Central Regional

Results (PDF)

11/13/2026 12:54:00 PM | Cross Country

Results (PDF)

Both squads post top-10 finishes for the first time since 2002

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Senior Henok Hagos earned All-Region honors, and both University of Houston's men's and women's cross country teams finished ninth overall on Friday at the 2026 NCAA South Central Regional at the Watts Cross Country Course.

This is the first time that both men's and women's teams have finished in the top-10 at regionals since 2002, when the squads placed eighth overall.

Hagos paced the Cougars for a fifth straight meet, finishing 15^th overall in the men's 10k with a time of 30:13.1 to earn All-Region honors. The senior is the first Cougar to earn All-Region honors since 2022 (Brandon Seagreaves, 22^nd place), and the first top-15 finish since Brian Barraza placed second in 2017.

Senior David Soto was the second Cougar to finish in 30:51.3 for 33^rd place. Freshman Ryder Darcey scored for the first time this season, finishing 54^th in 31:29.2, followed by junior Remay Abraha in 58^th at 31:29.2. Junior Caden Thurman closed out the scoring for Houston, in 111^th place with a time of 33:04.6

Junior Cadence Patterson led the women's side for a fourth time this season, crossing the finish line in 39^th place with a time of 20:39.7. Junior Addison Hite was the second Cougar to finish the race in 20:52.5 for 54^th place.

Sophomore Sophia Nguyen and junior AnnClaire Cop recorded personal bests, with Nguyen finishing 65^th in 21:09.3 and Cop 73^rd overall in 21:19.3. Junior Lily Campos was the final scorer for Houston with a time of 21:28.6 for 83^rd place.

SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on Houston Track and Field's success by providing NIL opportunities and joining the Podium Club, which provides direct support for needs beyond its operating budget.

STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.

– UHCougars.com –