Grayson Hastings
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- Hometown:
- Lubbock, Texas
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- Year:
- Freshman
Bio
Grayson Hastings
Freshman | Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field
Events: Steeplechase, 5K, 10K
- Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
- High School: Monterey High School
- Parents: Robbie Vittitow-Smothers, Ryan Smothers, Michael Hastings, and Kelsey Hastings
- Date of Birth: April 24, 2007
- Intended Major: Biology
Grayson Hastings joins the South Plains College men’s cross country and track and field teams as a freshman for the 2025–2026 season, competing in the steeplechase, 5K, and 10K. A native of Lubbock, Texas, and a graduate of Monterey High School, Grayson earned 4x All-District honors, 4x Regional honors, and 2x State qualifications, while leading his team to 3 District Championships.
His goals include competing at a four-year college program for cross country and track, while pursuing a degree in Biology and continuing to develop as a student-athlete.
News mentions
South Plains College Cross Country teams wrapped up their season with a strong showing at the 2025 NCAA National Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The South Plains College Cross Country teams turned in strong performances at the Region V NJCAA Championship, held October 25th at Harry McAdams Park in Hobbs, New Mexico. Competing against some of the top programs in the region, the Texans and Lady Texans posted several personal bests and have several nationals bound.
he South Plains College men’s cross country team turned in a strong performance on Thursday, September 26, earning a second-place team finish at the Thunderbird Open hosted by New Mexico Junior College. The Texans scored 69 points overall, placing behind only the host team in a competitive field.
The South Plains College Texans men's cross country team opened their 2025 season with a 10th-place finish at the Texas Tech Open on Friday, September 12, at the LCU XC Course in Lubbock, Texas.