By Cindy Peterson
Beacon College Cross Country Qualifies for USCAA Nationals
Three runners from Beacon College’s cross country team have qualified to compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association national cross country meet on Nov. 8 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, at Penn State Fayette. This marks the second consecutive year that Beacon College has sent athletes to the national championship in both men’s and women’s cross country.
Representing in the men’s 8K event are:
- Joshua Popper, a freshman business management in hospitality and tourism major from Denver, Colorado
- Justin Quevedo, a junior psychology major from Naples, Florida
Competing in the women’s 6K event will be:
- Jaylen Williams, a junior business management major from West Chester, Pennsylvania
“Qualifying for a national event is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and resilience all season long,” said head coach Tony Wrice. “There’s no greater thrill than watching our student athletes achieve something they thought was unreachable. We’re excited to take on the challenge and represent Beacon College on the national stage!”
Cindy serves as Executive Editor of Style Magazine and is a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography and video editing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine’s Sports Hub Podcast and Style Podcast. Cindy also serves as a producer for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy enjoys traveling to national parks with her husband, Ryan, and son, David, while photographing wildlife — especially squirrels.
