BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Lee University men's cross country team opened its 2026 season with an 11th place finish out of 29 teams in the Southern Showcase Invite last week. The Flames were second among non-DI teams in the 8K race. Kylian Boulanger for the Flames swept the Gulf South Conference runner and freshman of the week award.

 Boulanger was the first Lee runner across the finish line at 24:54.34 to place 39th overall.