NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Glenville State Men's Cross Country team has made history with the program's first-ever ranking in the DII Atlantic Regional Poll, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced. The Pioneers came in at No. 10 in this week's edition.
This marks the first regional ranking for Pioneer Men's XC since the late 1990s when the Pioneers were a part of the East Region. Glenville State is accompanied by four MEC schools in Charleston (No. 1), Davis & Elkins (No. 3), Concord (No. 4) and West Liberty (No. 9).
GSU is coming off of an impressive start to the season at the West Liberty Invite on September 4. The Pioneers placed 3rd out of eight teams, only finishing behind Charleston and West Liberty.
Patrick Reilly (3rd) and
Nick Pitchford (4th) led the GSU charge.
The Pioneers return to the course next Saturday (Sept. 27) at the Lock Haven Invite in Pennsylvania.
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