2025-26 Saint Mary's Huskies Cross Country News

Huskies Track & Field announce commitment of Molly Evers, Donovan Jay and Ashlyn Rooks to 2026-27 lineup
Huskies Track & Field announce commitment of Molly Evers, Donovan Jay and Ashlyn Rooks to 2026-27 lineup

March 10, 2026

Saint Mary's Cross Country and Track & Field coaches Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald are pleased to announce the commitment of three new recruits to the Huskies line-up for the 2026-27 season.

Huskies recognize school-record 138 Academic All-Canadians
Huskies recognize school-record 138 Academic All-Canadians

November 18, 2025

The Saint Mary's University Huskies Department of Athletics celebrated the academic success of their student-athletes on Tuesday morning with the annual Huskies Academic All-Canadian breakfast ceremony. A new Saint Mary's record of 138 student-athletes were awarded the standing of U SPORTS Academic All Canadian. U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian distinction is one of the highest recognitions a university varsity athlete may receive. To earn U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian distinction, a varsity student-athlete must be enrolled full-time and achieve an average of 80% or higher in the academic year.

Frances MacLeod named to U SPORTS All-Rookie team after 17th place finish at Nationals
Frances MacLeod named to U SPORTS All-Rookie team after 17th place finish at Nationals

November 08, 2025

A pair of Saint Mary's Huskies cross country athletes - Frances MacLeod and Elijah Ford - competed at the 2025 U SPORTS Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Okoli and MacLeod named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Oct. 20-27, 2025
Okoli and MacLeod named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Oct. 20-27, 2025

October 27, 2025

Men's football defensive back Ryan Butler and women's cross country runner Frances MacLeod have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week ending September 21, 2025.

Frances MacLeod wins AUS Cross Country Championship
Frances MacLeod wins AUS Cross Country Championship

October 25, 2025

Huskies first year runner Frances MacLeod won the 2025 AUS Women's Cross Country Championship, finishing the 8k course in a personal best time of 28:43.30.

Huskies cross country continues to show growth at Moncton Invitational
Huskies cross country continues to show growth at Moncton Invitational

October 04, 2025

The Saint Mary's Huskies continued their AUS Cross Country campaign at the Université de Moncton Invitational on October 4, tackling the 8km course in unseasonally warm conditions.

Butler and MacLeod named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Sept. 15-21, 2025
Butler and MacLeod named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Sept. 15-21, 2025

September 22, 2025

Men's football defensive back Ryan Butler and women's cross country runner Frances MacLeod have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week ending September 21, 2025.

MacLeod finishes second at Dalhousie Invitational
MacLeod finishes second at Dalhousie Invitational

September 20, 2025

The Saint Mary’s Huskies Cross Country teams continued their AUS season at the 2025 Dalhousie Invitational on September 20 at Point Pleasant Park, a hilly 8km course overlooking the Halifax waterfront.

Huskies men finish fourth as cross country kicks off 2025 season at UNB Invitational
Huskies men finish fourth as cross country kicks off 2025 season at UNB Invitational

September 06, 2025

The Saint Mary's Huskies cross country teams kicked off their 2025 Atlantic University Sport season with a gritty showing at the UNB Invitational, hosted at scenic Odell Park in Fredericton, NB. In a competitive field featuring top programs from across the conference, the Huskies placed 4th overall on the men’s side with a team score of 118 points.

Saint Mary’s Huskies announce Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald as Cross Country and Track & Field co-coaches
Saint Mary’s Huskies announce Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald as Cross Country and Track & Field co-coaches

July 30, 2025

Saint Mary's University Department of Athletics & Recreation is proud to announce the hiring of Jonathan Peverill and Ian MacDonald as co-coaches of the Saint Mary's Huskies Cross Country and Track & Field teams.