EPCC Cross Country Athletes and Coach Earn National Honors
El Paso Community College (EPCC) cross country athletes received two All-America selections and their coach was named Coach of the Year at the NJCAA National Championships held in Huntsville, Alabama.
El Paso, TX, November 14, 2026 — El Paso Community College (EPCC) celebrated significant achievements at the recent NJCAA National Championships, held in Huntsville, Alabama. The college’s cross country program saw two of its athletes earn prestigious All-America selections, recognizing their outstanding performances at the national level.
In addition to the athlete accolades, the coaching staff was also honored. The head coach of the EPCC cross country team was named Coach of the Year by the NJCAA. This award reflects the team’s success and the coach’s leadership throughout the season, culminating in these national distinctions.
The NJCAA National Championships represent the highest level of competition for community college athletics in the United States. Athletes and teams qualify for this event based on their performance in regional competitions and their overall standing throughout the academic year.
Earning an All-America selection indicates that an athlete has placed among the top performers in their respective events at the national championship. For EPCC, having two athletes achieve this recognition highlights the strength and dedication of the student-athletes within the program.
The Coach of the Year award is typically given to a coach whose team has demonstrated exceptional performance, sportsmanship, and development. It signifies not only the team’s competitive success but also the coach’s ability to foster talent and guide athletes effectively.
Further details regarding the specific athletes who received All-America honors, their event performances, or the exact criteria for the Coach of the Year award were not provided in the summary of this trend.
EPCC’s cross country program continues to build its reputation on a national scale with these latest honors. The achievements at the Huntsville championships mark a significant moment for the athletes, the coach, and the college’s athletic department.
Story summarized from the original created by Dave Burge on www.ktsm.com, see more information here.
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