MVSU Delta Devils cross country repeats as SWAC champs

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CLINTON, Mississippi – The Mississippi Valley State men's cross country team captured the SWAC

It marked the fourth overall championship title for the Delta Devils, including their third in the last four years. MVSU's Danielle Douglas was tabbed Coach of the Year for the second straight year.

MVSU had three runners to finish in the top 10 totaling 66 points. Valley's Daniel Kibet won the individual crown in the men's 8k for a second consecutive year, crossing the finish line at 26:28.16. As a result, he earned the SWAC Cross Country Male Athlete of the Year. His teammate, Felix Kiprop, finished second with a time of 26:28.16.

Jose Serrano came in 6^th place with a time of 27:29.02 while Romello Nalepa captured the 15^th spot with a 27:57.94 finish.
Cross Country Championship Monday for the second straight year at the Watson Cross Country Course of Choctaw Trails.

Other Valley athletes include: Juan Perez (42^nd, 30:17.60), Victor Chesang (30:43.18) and Earl Winters (58^th, 37:49.17).

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2013 All-SWAC Men's Cross Country - First Team
Name	Team
Daniel Kipet	Mississippi Valley State
Felix Kiprop	Mississippi Valley State
Sorone Batiste	Prairie View A&M
Brian Alvarado	Texas Southern
Brandon Coombs	Alabama State

2013 All-SWAC Men's Cross Country - Second Team
Name	Team
Jose Serrano	Mississippi Valley State
Trevor Gayten	Grambling State
John Watkins	Prairie View A&M
Samuel Rhodes	Jackson State
Deonte Pope	Grambling State

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