Weatherford College places second in debut at UT Tyler XC Opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:11 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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Summary

Weatherford College women’s cross country recorded a second-place team finish during the program’s first competitive event on Saturday at the UT Tyler XC Opener. Maureen Kisiang’ani secured the program's inaugural individual championship by winning the 5,000-meter race with a time of 18:06.9. As a team, the Coyotes finished with 39 points, placing behind host UT Tyler, which won the event with 35 points. Seven Weatherford runners placed within the top 20, including Andile Manzie, Refilwe Ramokopu, and Simphiwe Mohlahla. The team outperformed five other schools in the field, including UT Dallas and East Texas Baptist. Weatherford College will compete next at the 21st annual UIW XC Invitational scheduled for this weekend at Windcrest Golf Club in San Antonio.

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By the Numbers

•Maureen Kisiang’ani won the 5,000-meter race in 18:06.9.
•Weatherford College finished second overall with 39 team points.
•Seven runners placed in the top 20 for the Coyotes.
•The team will race next at the UIW XC Invitational in San Antonio.

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7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Coyote runner takes first, team places second at first-ever cross country showing

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Weatherford College women’s cross country showcased a remarkable program debut on Saturday, finishing second as a team and claiming the individual championship at the UT Tyler XC Opener. The Coyotes travel to San Antonio this weekend for the 21st annual UIW XC Invitational at Windcrest Golf Club. Maureen Kisiang’ani led the way for WC, crossing the finish line first in the women’s 5,000-meter ...
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