Creighton University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
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/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
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A.J. Abeyta
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Keller, Texas
- High School:
- Keller
Personal
Name: Anthony "AJ" Abeyta
High School/Previous College: Keller High School
Hometown: Keller, Texas
Parents/family: Anthony Abeyta, Alissa Abeyta, Kelly Barnett, Brian Barnett, Hollis Barnett, Harper North, Hayes North, Cooper North
Major: Exercise Science
Social Media Handles: Instagram: The_real_abeyta
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when… "I met the coaches and staff at the university and realized it was the best opportunity for me to grow as both a person, student, and athlete."
Interesting fact about me: I am a huge nerd when it comes to running shoes.
Competition Superstition: No socks with spikes in track
Favorite Workout Spot: Grapevine Lake in Grapevine Texas
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Yaseen Abdalla, Shaq, Samuel L. Jackson
When I am not running/training, I am: Being productive, or scrolling reels and eating.
Favorite Movie: Real Steel
Favorite Food: Sushi
Accolades
HS/College Athletic Accolades: UIL 6A Cross Country All-State finisher 2025, UIL 6A Track and Field 3rd place finisher 1600, 2026, 3xAll-American, 1xNational Champion
Name: Anthony "AJ" Abeyta
High School/Previous College: Keller High School
Hometown: Keller, Texas
Parents/family: Anthony Abeyta, Alissa Abeyta, Kelly Barnett, Brian Barnett, Hollis Barnett, Harper North, Hayes North, Cooper North
Major: Exercise Science
Social Media Handles: Instagram: The_real_abeyta
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when… "I met the coaches and staff at the university and realized it was the best opportunity for me to grow as both a person, student, and athlete."
Interesting fact about me: I am a huge nerd when it comes to running shoes.
Competition Superstition: No socks with spikes in track
Favorite Workout Spot: Grapevine Lake in Grapevine Texas
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Yaseen Abdalla, Shaq, Samuel L. Jackson
When I am not running/training, I am: Being productive, or scrolling reels and eating.
Favorite Movie: Real Steel
Favorite Food: Sushi
Accolades
HS/College Athletic Accolades: UIL 6A Cross Country All-State finisher 2025, UIL 6A Track and Field 3rd place finisher 1600, 2026, 3xAll-American, 1xNational Champion
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