<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Hnqp7_0vlF0Q7l00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Hnqp7_0vlF0Q7l00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Loras College men's and women's cross country programs are staying put in the second edition of the United States Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Regional and National polls that were released by the organization earlier this week.Regionally, the men sit at No. 4 in the Midwest, trailing behind American Rivers Conference foe Wartburg (No.1), North Central (No.2) and Wash U (No.3). On the women's side, things remain the same, as the Duhawks check in at No. 5 with A-R-C members Wartburg (No. 4) and Central (No. 3), along with Wash U (No. 2), UChicago (No. 1) rank ahead of Loras, but are well within striking distance of Ethan Adlfinger's squad.In national rankings, the men's team stays put in the No. 26 spot. The only other conference team ahead of Loras is Wartburg (No. 2) who held its spot for the third consecutive week.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 groups are eligible to receive a ranking. Teams with provisional status within the region may be ranked.The Midwest Regional Championship meet is set for Nov. 16 and will take place in Rock Island, Ill. at Saukie Golf Course. The 2024 NCAA Division III National Championship will be held in Terre Haute, Ind., at La Verne Gibson Championship Course, on Nov. 23.The Purple and Gold are set to compete in Terre Haute, Ind. in the Division III Pre-National meet on Friday, Oct. 4th.</div></body>

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Men's and Women's Cross Country Stay Put in Week 2 USTFCCCA Polls

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Loras College men's and women's cross country programs are staying put in the second edition of the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Regional and National polls that were released by the organization earlier this week. Regionally, the men...