Men's Cross Country | 09/06/23 | 10:34 AM

HELENA, Mont. – Carroll College Cross Country will head to its first meet of the season in Great Falls, Mont. on Sept. 7 for the Providence Open.

On the women's side, 14 individuals will race for the Saints. For the men, 11 athletes will compete. While many key veterans return for the Saints, 12 of the competitors will race for the first time in a Carroll uniform. 

Last season the Saints women won the Frontier Championship and placed 22nd at Nationals. On the men's side the Saints also won the Conference Championship last year, and they placed 25th at the national meet. In the preseason polls, both Saints teams were voted to win the Conference. On the national scale, Carroll is ranked 19th on the women's side and 20th on the men's side to start the season.

For the first time, NAIA women will race 6k at the Conference and National Championship Meets. In preparation for the increased distance, several races during the season will also increase to 6k from the previous 5k, including the Providence Open.

The races will take place at Eagle Falls Golf Course with the Women's 6k at 11:00 am and the Men's 8k at 11:45 am.

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