CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 30, 2025) - This week’s CIAA cross country performers of the week rose to the challenge with impressive showings.

Male Performer of the Week - Brandon Jeffers, Livingstone
At the 40th Annual Greensboro Invitational, Jeffers delivered an outstanding performance, racing his way to a third-place overall finish with an impressive time of 17:11.4. His effort not only secured him a spot on the podium but also made him the top Division II runner in the field, standing out against a competitive mix of athletes from multiple levels. Jeffers’ strong showing continues to showcase his ability to rise to the occasion in big meets and sets the tone for a promising season ahead.
 

About the CIAA 

Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019. 

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. 

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