University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, August 29
New Orleans, LA
5:15 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
at
Battle of New Orleans
Louisiana Opens 2025 Campaign at Battle for New Orleans
8/28/2025 3:33:00 PM | Cross Country
The Ragin’ Cajuns race against six other schools in the season opener
NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana cross country team is prepped to open the 2025 season by running at the Battle for New Orleans on Friday, August 27.
Friday's festivities get going at 5:15 p.m. with the women's 4K, followed by the men's 5K, 30 minutes later. Seven schools are scheduled to run with host New Orleans, Dillard, LSU, South Alabama, Southeastern, Southern Miss, and Xavier joining the Ragin' Cajuns.
The Ragin' Cajuns return a strong core in 2025. Coming off a strong outdoor distance season, Isabelle Russell, Skylar Delgado, Juliana Courville, and Caroline Spalitta return to lead Louisiana. On the men's side, veterans Peyton Chiasson, John Walker McDonald, and Reece Shelby are back and joined by East Carolina transfer Henry Lyon.
Louisiana has four meets before the Sun Belt Conference Championships, scheduled to take place on Halloween. Last season, they finished sixth in the conference on the women's side while the men placed seventh.
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
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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.
Friday's festivities get going at 5:15 p.m. with the women's 4K, followed by the men's 5K, 30 minutes later. Seven schools are scheduled to run with host New Orleans, Dillard, LSU, South Alabama, Southeastern, Southern Miss, and Xavier joining the Ragin' Cajuns.
The Ragin' Cajuns return a strong core in 2025. Coming off a strong outdoor distance season, Isabelle Russell, Skylar Delgado, Juliana Courville, and Caroline Spalitta return to lead Louisiana. On the men's side, veterans Peyton Chiasson, John Walker McDonald, and Reece Shelby are back and joined by East Carolina transfer Henry Lyon.
Louisiana has four meets before the Sun Belt Conference Championships, scheduled to take place on Halloween. Last season, they finished sixth in the conference on the women's side while the men placed seventh.
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.
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