JACKSON, Miss. --- Mississippi College's distance runners will take center stage at the 2023 Belhaven Invitational in Jackson, Miss, on Saturday, March 25. The action-packed day kicks off at 9:00 AM with Josie Whipp competing in the Women's 5,000-meter run, followed by several Choctaw athletes participating in the Men's and Women's 1500m and 800m events.

The men's entries are headlined by standout athlete Adam Gomez, who earned a spot on the 2022 NCAA Division II Cross Country Men's sqad that placed 12th in the nation, as well as freshman phenom Cooper Parmer, who enters competition as the No. 2 seed in both the Men's 800m and 1500m run. 

On the women's side, 3K Steeplechase school record holder Ava Dickerson and middle-distance ace Leslie Baxter will lead the charge for the Lady Choctaws. Baxter enters the competition as the No. 1 seed in the Women's 800m and No. 2 in the Women's 1500m, while Dickerson is No. 3 in the Women's 1500m and No. 4 in the Women's 800m heading into competition. 

The Belhaven Invitational offers an exciting opportunity for Mississippi College's distance runners to showcase their hard work and continue building on their impressive athletic achievements. Fans and supporters are encouraged to attend the event and cheer on the Choctaws as they compete against other talented athletes from across the South region.