HANNIBAL, Mo. - For the first time since 2020, the Columbia College men's cross country team took home the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Championship title. 

Columbia placed first out of eight teams, with Missouri Baptist finishing in the runner-up spot.

Sophomore, Kalieb Redda took first in the 8k race with a time of 25:32.54. Redda was named AMC Runner of the Year, while collecting All-AMC honors.

Will Cherrington, Oscar Curry, and Gauge MacGregor were also named to the All-AMC Team for their top-10 finishes. Further, MacGregor picked up Freshman of the Year honors, while Noe Martin was named to the Champions of Character team.

Columbia Order of Finish:
1. Kalieb Redda - 25:32
3. Will Cherrington - 26:24
4. Oscar Curry - 26:28
7. Gauge MacGregor - 27:09
17. Ryan Brown - 27:58
19. Thomas Evans - 28:05
22. Laik Graham - 28:17
26. Mark Noble - 29:26
27. Nick Hunkins - 29:30
29. Grayson Knernschield - 29:49
31. Noe Martin - 30:00
33. Peter Giles - 30:31


Team Finishes:
1. Columbia
2. William Woods (Mo.)
3. Missouri Baptist
4. Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.)
5. Health Sciences and Pharmacy (Mo.)
6. Crowley's Ridge (Ark.)
7. Central Baptist (Ark.)


With the title, the Cougars earned an automatic bid into the NAIA Championships where they will play host. The men's race kicks off on November 22 at 10:30 a.m.