{"id":7802,"date":"2025-10-31T20:08:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/?p=7802"},"modified":"2025-10-31T20:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:08:37","slug":"tsc-cross-country-earns-national-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsc.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/tsc-cross-country-earns-national-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"TSC Cross Country Earns National Ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"564\"><strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"282\">BROWNSVILLE, Texas<\/strong> \u2014 In its inaugural season, the Texas Southmost College Men\u2019s Cross Country team has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning a <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"437\">No. 18 national ranking<\/strong> by the <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"454\">NJCAA<\/strong>, while the women\u2019s team has received bids for national consideration following an outstanding debut season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"967\">Under the leadership of Head Coach Basilio Mendoza, the Scorpions have quickly emerged as a program to watch, combining discipline, teamwork, and determination to make school history. The recognition follows a breakout performance at the NJCAA Region 14 Championship Race, where TSC impressed both fans and competitors with a top showing against some of the toughest programs in the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1375\">At the regional meet in Brenham, Texas, the Scorpions entered the competition ranked No. 3 in Region 14 and went on to outperform a nationally ranked No. 9 team, a remarkable feat for a first-year program. The men\u2019s team demonstrated unity and endurance throughout the race, while the women\u2019s team showcased growing strength and potential that caught the attention of national ranking committees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1611\">\u201cThis team has worked incredibly hard since day one,\u201d said Coach Mendoza. \u201cTo see them compete at this level and make an impact in their first season is truly special. They\u2019ve set the foundation for something great here at TSC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1879\">The Scorpions\u2019 success story isn\u2019t over yet. Both teams are now preparing for the NJCAA National Championships, scheduled for November 8 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where they\u2019ll have the opportunity to represent Texas Southmost College on the national stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2055\">\u201cThis national ranking shows that dedication and belief can take you far,\u201d Mendoza added. \u201cWe\u2019re proud of how far we\u2019ve come, but we\u2019re even more excited for what\u2019s ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2362\">The milestone marks an inspiring start for TSC Athletics, reinforcing the college\u2019s commitment to building competitive programs that reflect the talent and spirit of the Rio Grande Valley. 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