Completed Event: Cross Country at George Kyte Classic on August 30, 2025 , , M: 3rd out of 13 | W: 6th out of 10
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at George Kyte Classic
M: 3rd out of 13 | W: 6th out of 10
Grand Canyon University Athletics
Lopes take on NCAA West Regionals
11/14/2025 3:39:00 PM | Cross Country
Trio of Lopes enter the history books for the mens 10k
Grand Canyon sent five runners to take on the 10k at this year's NCAA West Regionals in Sacramento, Calif.
The Lopes improved from last year's Regional, finishing 19th out of 30 teams.
"The men showed tremendous fight today in the 10k. Though we didn't finish where we hoped, losing two of our usual top scorers early on tested our resilience." Said head coach Shayla Houlihan.
Ethan Smith was the Lopes top finisher running the course in 30 minutes and 59.8 seconds securing a 77th ranked finish out of over 200 runners. This is now the second year in a row the Junior has been the top finisher for Grand Canyon in the West Regionals.
With this finish, Smith also moves up in the record book for the men's 10k, having the 7th best time in program history.
Senior Greyson Akers and Sophomore Michael Archie were the next top finishers for the Lopes completing the course back-to-back. Akers finishing in 31 minutes 12.5 seconds (90th), and Archie finishing in 31 minutes 12.9 seconds (91st).
These times broke the pair into the top 10 list as well, putting them in 8th and 9th all time in the 10k record books.
Behind Archie was Junior Tristen Coyle (32:03.5, 132nd) and Graduate Alex Rafferty (32:31.4, 159th).
With this meet the GCU's Cross Country season has concluded with an all-time year for the men's squad finishing top three in every regular season meet.
"Our depth kept us competitive and helped us improve on last year's finish despite unexpected setbacks. This young team has a bright future and we're eager to recharge briefly before heading into indoor track season."
The Lopes will look forward to Indoor track and field season starting on December 4th at the Silver State Invitational.
The Lopes improved from last year's Regional, finishing 19th out of 30 teams.
"The men showed tremendous fight today in the 10k. Though we didn't finish where we hoped, losing two of our usual top scorers early on tested our resilience." Said head coach Shayla Houlihan.
Ethan Smith was the Lopes top finisher running the course in 30 minutes and 59.8 seconds securing a 77th ranked finish out of over 200 runners. This is now the second year in a row the Junior has been the top finisher for Grand Canyon in the West Regionals.
With this finish, Smith also moves up in the record book for the men's 10k, having the 7th best time in program history.
Senior Greyson Akers and Sophomore Michael Archie were the next top finishers for the Lopes completing the course back-to-back. Akers finishing in 31 minutes 12.5 seconds (90th), and Archie finishing in 31 minutes 12.9 seconds (91st).
These times broke the pair into the top 10 list as well, putting them in 8th and 9th all time in the 10k record books.
Behind Archie was Junior Tristen Coyle (32:03.5, 132nd) and Graduate Alex Rafferty (32:31.4, 159th).
With this meet the GCU's Cross Country season has concluded with an all-time year for the men's squad finishing top three in every regular season meet.
"Our depth kept us competitive and helped us improve on last year's finish despite unexpected setbacks. This young team has a bright future and we're eager to recharge briefly before heading into indoor track season."
The Lopes will look forward to Indoor track and field season starting on December 4th at the Silver State Invitational.
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