NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Tuesday preseason regional cross country rankings in Division II. C.W. Post earned a No. 7 ranking on the Men’s East Region Poll while NYIT claimed the No. 9 spot on the Women’s East Region Poll.
The Pioneers were named the 2010 ECC Preseason Favorite with returning sophomore Christian Altamura earning Preseason Runner of the Year Honors. C.W. Post won the ECC Men’s Cross Country Championships last year with 44 total points.
NYIT ranked second in the ECC Women’s Preseason Poll. Preseason kudos was given to junior Jackline Toek who helped the Bears to a shared ECC Title last season.
Placed in order by a representative in each region, regional rankings are a reflection of a team’s strengths entering the year based on returning and new runners on each squad.
-Release provided by USTFCCCA.
