NEW ORLEANS – Five Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) cross country programs appeared in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) men's and women's preseason polls, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Both the men's and women's teams from Lewis appeared in the top 15 to lead the GLVC representatives. The women's squad begins the 2025 campaign at No. 8, while the men slotted in at No. 13. The Drury and Illinois Springfield men were also ranked – respectively landing at No. 26 and No. 29 – while Southwest Baptist's women received votes.