Eagle Cross Country to Run in Inaugural Julius Johnson Invitational

STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern cross country runs its second meet of the 2015 season on Friday night at the Julius Johnson Invitational in Macon. The Eagles take the starting gun at 5:45 p.m.

MEET INFORMATION
Macon, Ga. – Georgia Industrial Children's Home (4690 Mumford Road, Macon)

TEAMS ENTERED
Georgia Southern
Georgia State
Mercer
Jacksonville State
Fort Valley State
Georgia Military
Central Georgia Tech

ABOUT THE MEET
The inaugural event is being held in honor of former Mercer track star Julius Johnson. A 1950 graduate of Mercer, Johnson was a four-year member of the Bears' track program, competing in the long jump and the hurdles. He helped lead the program to the 1949 Dixie Conference Championship and was a life-long resident of Macon. Mr. Johnson's daughter, Lee Johnson, will serve as the honorary meet official.

NEXT UP
The Eagles continue a run of four-straight meets with the Foothills Invitational next Saturday in Oxford, Ala.

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