University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, September 1
Beaumont, TX
6:30 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
Early Bird Opener
Louisiana Cross Country Opens Season in Beaumont
8/31/2023 5:00:00 PM | Cross Country
The Ragin’ Cajuns start the season at the Early Bird Opener hosted by Lamar
BEAUMONT, Texas - Coming off a successful year in 2022, the Louisiana cross country team heads to Beaumont, Texas to start the 2023 season at the Early Bird Opener hosted by Lamar. The women open the Friday night event at 6:30 p.m. before the men run at 7 p.m. from the Cris Quinn Soccer Complex.
Â
The Cajun men return three of their top five runners from last season's Sun Belt Conference Championships, John Walker McDonald, Samuel Avants, and Peyton Chiasson. The team was picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt Conference, matching last season's showing, announced last Thursday.
Â
Haley Salsbury had the highest finish at the SBC Championships of the returners on the women's side. She's joined by Brooke and Caroline Spallita, who finished 51st and 62nd at the SBC Championships respectively. This season the Cajuns were picked to finish eighth in the SBC after a ninth-place showing in 2022.
FOLLOW THE CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.Â
Â
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
Â
Â
The Cajun men return three of their top five runners from last season's Sun Belt Conference Championships, John Walker McDonald, Samuel Avants, and Peyton Chiasson. The team was picked to finish fifth in the Sun Belt Conference, matching last season's showing, announced last Thursday.
Â
Haley Salsbury had the highest finish at the SBC Championships of the returners on the women's side. She's joined by Brooke and Caroline Spallita, who finished 51st and 62nd at the SBC Championships respectively. This season the Cajuns were picked to finish eighth in the SBC after a ninth-place showing in 2022.
FOLLOW THE CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.Â
Â
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
Â
Players Mentioned
DIS
/ Cross Country
DIS
/ Cross Country
DIS
/ Cross CountryGarry Brodhead Media Availability (Jan 10th, 2026)
Sunday, January 11
Quannas White Media Availability (Jan 10th, 2026)
Saturday, January 10
Dariyus Woodson and Dorian Finister Media Availability (Jan 10, 2026)
Saturday, January 10
Quannas White Media Availability (Jan 8th, 2026)
Friday, January 09
