NEW ORLEANS – Lees-McRae men's cross country was ranked No. 10 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Southeast Regional Rankings as announced by the organization on Tuesday.
Wingate was tabbed No. 1 in the preseason edition with Anderson, Flagler, Augusta, and Catawba rounding out the top five. Conference Carolinas fellow members UNC Pembroke and Converse claimed the sixth and seventh spots for the preseason rankings.
Regional Rankings are determined subjectively by a single member coach in each respective region. The regional representative is tasked with weighing returning teams' strength with current season results (if applicable) in determining a rank-order of squad potential. Only USTFCCCA member programs are eligible to receive a ranking. Teams with provisional status within the region may be ranked.
The Bobcats begin their season in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Converse Kick-Off Classic.
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