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NCAA Southeast Regional
No. 12 Men Claim Team Title, Women Finish Fifth at NCAA Southeast Regional
11/14/2025 3:19:00 PM | Cross Country
Junior Rocky Hansen secured his third individual title to lead the team to their first NCAA Southeast Regional Championship since 2021 and an automatic spot at the NCAA Cross Country Championships.
EARLYSVILLE, Va. — Wake Forest's Cross Country programs continued postseason action on Friday morning as the No. 12 men's team claimed the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship and the women's team placed fifth at the Panorama Farms course in Earlysville, Va.
Friday's team win marked the men's first NCAA Southeast Regional title since 2021. The win also gave the Demon Deacons an automatic bid to their sixth-consecutive NCAA Cross Country Championships.
Junior Rocky Hansen led the charge for the Deacs as he claimed the NCAA Southeast Regional individual title, finishing the 10k race at 29:10.4. The Hendersonville, N.C., native has now secured three individual titles this season, including the Panorama Farms Invitational and the ACC Cross Country Championship. Hansen has also set multiple course records this season at both Panorama Farms and the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park course in Louisville.
In total, five Demon Deacons, including Hansen, placed inside the top-25 to earn All-Region honors. Redshirt junior Daniel Winter and junior Charlie Sprott both secured top-10 finishes, with Sprott taking ninth after posting a time of 29:49.3, while Winter claimed 10th place with a time of 29:51.0 to wrap up his first race of the 2025 season.
Junior Hunter Jones added another solid performance as he crossed the line in 30:01.8 for a 16th-place result. Redshirt junior Joe O'Brien rounded out the top five finishers for the Deacs as he finished in 19th, clocking a time of 30:07.9.
On the women's side, the Demon Deacons secured their fourth top five finish of the season. Junior Angelina Perez led the way for the Deacs as she finished in seventh place at 19:23.8 to secure her second-consecutive All-Region honor.
The Ringwood, N.J., native has now placed inside the top-10 in all five of her races this season, which includes her first individual title at the Queen City Invite and a runner-up performance at the Arturo Barrios Invitational. Perez also placed fourth at the Gans Creek Classic and earned her second-straight All-ACC honor after an eighth place result at the ACC Championships.
Meanwhile, junior Brooke Wilson joined Perez as the only other All-Region performer for the women, finishing the 6k race in 19:55.7 to secure a 17th place performance. With the result, the Castle Rock, Colo., native has now earned All-Region honors for three-consecutive seasons.
Senior Elizabeth Whaley finished just outside the top-25 as she crossed the line in 20:12.8 to secure a 26th place finish. Fellow senior Mackenzie Hart also placed inside the top-40, taking home a 40th place result after setting a time of 20:29.8, while graduate student Maisie Wilmer rounded out the top five finishers in 58th.
Women's Top Five Spread
Women's Team Results
Men's Top Five Finishers
Men's Team Results
From the Staff
"What a great day to be a Demon Deacon. Our women set the tone with a strong, composed performance that put them in prime position to secure their spot at the NCAA Championships. I couldn't be more proud of Ashley [Bastron] and this group. She has transformed the culture and expectations of our program, and it has truly shown this season. After being so close the last few years, today was especially meaningful. Our men responded with an impressive win. They are finally rounding into form after a disappointing ACC Championships. They work incredibly hard and sacrifice so much for one another, and today reflected what we see every day at practice. We're thrilled with the potential of having both teams advancing to Missouri. It was a tremendous day for Wake Forest Cross Country." - Director of Track and Field and Cross Country John Hayes
"The women knew exactly what needed to be done today and they executed the race plan with confidence. They showed up when it mattered most, and their fight and commitment to one another was so inspiring to watch. We feel confident about our position heading into nationals, and now we're eagerly awaiting the final selection show tomorrow at 5 p.m. It's truly a privilege to be their coach." - Associate Head Coach Ashley Bastron
Next Up
The women's team will await their NCAA Championship fate during the NCAA Cross Country Selection Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. The Selection Show will be broadcast live on NCAA.com.
Meanwhile, after securing an automatic bid following their win this morning, the men's squad will head to Columbia, Mo. to compete at the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships next Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Gans Creek Course. The women's race will start at 10:20 a.m., while the men's race is set to begin at 11:10 a.m. Both races will be streamed live on ESPNU.
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Friday's team win marked the men's first NCAA Southeast Regional title since 2021. The win also gave the Demon Deacons an automatic bid to their sixth-consecutive NCAA Cross Country Championships.
Junior Rocky Hansen led the charge for the Deacs as he claimed the NCAA Southeast Regional individual title, finishing the 10k race at 29:10.4. The Hendersonville, N.C., native has now secured three individual titles this season, including the Panorama Farms Invitational and the ACC Cross Country Championship. Hansen has also set multiple course records this season at both Panorama Farms and the E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park course in Louisville.
In total, five Demon Deacons, including Hansen, placed inside the top-25 to earn All-Region honors. Redshirt junior Daniel Winter and junior Charlie Sprott both secured top-10 finishes, with Sprott taking ninth after posting a time of 29:49.3, while Winter claimed 10th place with a time of 29:51.0 to wrap up his first race of the 2025 season.
Junior Hunter Jones added another solid performance as he crossed the line in 30:01.8 for a 16th-place result. Redshirt junior Joe O'Brien rounded out the top five finishers for the Deacs as he finished in 19th, clocking a time of 30:07.9.
On the women's side, the Demon Deacons secured their fourth top five finish of the season. Junior Angelina Perez led the way for the Deacs as she finished in seventh place at 19:23.8 to secure her second-consecutive All-Region honor.
The Ringwood, N.J., native has now placed inside the top-10 in all five of her races this season, which includes her first individual title at the Queen City Invite and a runner-up performance at the Arturo Barrios Invitational. Perez also placed fourth at the Gans Creek Classic and earned her second-straight All-ACC honor after an eighth place result at the ACC Championships.
Meanwhile, junior Brooke Wilson joined Perez as the only other All-Region performer for the women, finishing the 6k race in 19:55.7 to secure a 17th place performance. With the result, the Castle Rock, Colo., native has now earned All-Region honors for three-consecutive seasons.
Senior Elizabeth Whaley finished just outside the top-25 as she crossed the line in 20:12.8 to secure a 26th place finish. Fellow senior Mackenzie Hart also placed inside the top-40, taking home a 40th place result after setting a time of 20:29.8, while graduate student Maisie Wilmer rounded out the top five finishers in 58th.
Women's Top Five Spread
| Place (Points) | Name | Time |
| 7 (7) | Angelina Perez | 19:23.8 |
| 17 (17) | Brooke Wilson | 19:55.7 |
| 26 (26) | Elizabeth Whaley | 20:12.8 |
| 40 (40) | Mackenzie Hart | 20:29.8 |
| 58 (57) | Maisie Wilmer | 20:44.9 |
Women's Team Results
| Place | Team | Points |
| 1. | No. 2 NC State | 55 |
| 2. | No. 20 South Carolina | 100 |
| 3. | No. 13 North Carolina | 108 |
| 4. | No. 16 Virginia | 138 |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 147 |
Men's Top Five Finishers
| Place (Points) | Name | Time |
| 1 (1) | Rocky Hansen | 29:10.4 |
| 9 (9) | Charlie Sprott | 29:49.3 |
| 10 (10) | Daniel Winter | 29:51.0 |
| 16 (16) | Hunter Jones | 30:01.8 |
| 19 (19) | Joe O'Brien | 30:07.9 |
Men's Team Results
| Place | Team | Points |
| 1. | No. 12 Wake Forest | 55 |
| 2. | No. 30 Eastern Kentucky | 68 |
| 3. | No. 4 Virginia | 95 |
| 4. | No. 24 Virginia Tech | 119 |
| 5. | No. 27 North Carolina | 157 |
From the Staff
"What a great day to be a Demon Deacon. Our women set the tone with a strong, composed performance that put them in prime position to secure their spot at the NCAA Championships. I couldn't be more proud of Ashley [Bastron] and this group. She has transformed the culture and expectations of our program, and it has truly shown this season. After being so close the last few years, today was especially meaningful. Our men responded with an impressive win. They are finally rounding into form after a disappointing ACC Championships. They work incredibly hard and sacrifice so much for one another, and today reflected what we see every day at practice. We're thrilled with the potential of having both teams advancing to Missouri. It was a tremendous day for Wake Forest Cross Country." - Director of Track and Field and Cross Country John Hayes
"The women knew exactly what needed to be done today and they executed the race plan with confidence. They showed up when it mattered most, and their fight and commitment to one another was so inspiring to watch. We feel confident about our position heading into nationals, and now we're eagerly awaiting the final selection show tomorrow at 5 p.m. It's truly a privilege to be their coach." - Associate Head Coach Ashley Bastron
Next Up
The women's team will await their NCAA Championship fate during the NCAA Cross Country Selection Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. The Selection Show will be broadcast live on NCAA.com.
Meanwhile, after securing an automatic bid following their win this morning, the men's squad will head to Columbia, Mo. to compete at the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships next Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Gans Creek Course. The women's race will start at 10:20 a.m., while the men's race is set to begin at 11:10 a.m. Both races will be streamed live on ESPNU.
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