Local CASC runners compete in DBU Old Glory Gallop

Sports

October 14, 2025

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

DALLAS — Three Sequoyah County runners competed for the Carl Albert State cross country teams in Saturday’s Dallas Baptist University Old Glory Gallop.

For the Lady Vikings, Muldrow’s Katelynn Moore was 211th (21:15.7), while twin sister Kennady Moore was 265th (22:32).

The Lady Vikings were 29th in team standings with 838 points.

For the Vikings, Roland’s Landon Killer was 286th (28:17.6).

The Vikings placed 32nd in the team standings with 967 points.

The CASC teams will be idle until running in the 2025 NJCAA Division II Regional Meet, which will be Oct. 25 in Bentonville, Ark.

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