HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College cross country standout Lauren Warr has been named to the Preseason All-HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Women’s Cross Country Team, the league office announced this week.
Warr earned the recognition after a strong 2024 season, establishing herself as one of the conference’s top runners. Known for her consistency, endurance, and competitive drive, she became a key leader for the Lady Bearcats and now enters the 2025 campaign as one of the athletes to watch.
Lauren Warr of Rust College. (Courtesy photo)
Head coach Damien Brigham praised Warr for her work ethic and leadership.
“We are extremely proud of Lauren and the work she continues to put into her training and performance,” Brigham said. “She sets the tone for our team both on and off the course, and this honor is a reflection of her commitment to excellence.”
Warr and the Lady Bearcats are preparing for another competitive season, aiming to make a strong impact in conference meets this fall. With Warr leading the way, Rust College looks to contend against some of the region’s top programs.
SPORTS ETC.:
TUPELO CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL: Trace Thornhill of Hernando had the best time among DeSoto County runners at Saturday’s Tupelo Invitational meet. Thornhill finished third with a time of 16:24.11 for the five-kilometer run. He was followed in fourth place by Aaron Richardson in a time of 16:28.90. Lewisburg’s Autry Foster took fifth place among Class 5A-7A boys in a time of 16:29.80.
Hernando’s Kyleigh Carter was the girls’ winner with a time of 19:32.70. Carter was followed by teammate Natalie Burge in second place among Class 5A-7A girls in a time of 19:45.30. Lewisburg’s Rylee Blanchard was third in a time of 20:03.70.
RIVER CITY VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC: Lake Cormorant reached the semifinals at Bartlett High School before dropping a 2-0 decision to Marion, Ark. Lake Cormorant went 3-1 in pool play and defeated St. Mary’s before the loss to the Patriots. The Lady Gators play at Collierville, Tenn. on Tuesday.
LADY JAGS FALL TO ALABAMA TEAM: DeSoto Central volleyball traveled and played Madison Academy, Alabama Saturday, losing to the Mustangs 2-0. Set scores were 25-18, 25-21.
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