LCSC cross country teams stay put in NAIA polls
 
10-12-05 
 

The Lewis-Clark State College men’s and women’s cross country team are sitting pretty in the latest NAIA poll, both holding on to the same spots for the second straight week. 

The men remained in the Top 10 for the third straight week and stayed at No. 8 for the second straight week, while the women’s squad held on to the No. 13 spot.

“Right now, with both teams, we are in the driver's seat to qualify for nationals,” LCSC coach Mike Collins says.  “The men are the highest ranked team in the region and winning the regional title means an automatic berth.  Realistically, based on the rankings of the other teams in our region, if we finish in the top 3 we should also be good to go. 

“The same scenario exists for the women.  The only scary thing there is there are three ranked teams in the region and we are the third one.  There are two additional teams getting votes, so if we are upset at regionals by either of these teams it could mean bad news for an at large berth.  

“Right now, injury and illness are our two biggest fears.  Everyone is excited about what lies ahead and we are working very hard.” 

Both teams will be back in action in the Bigfoot Open in Spokane on Saturday. LCSC will then play host to its only home meet of the season, the LCSC Invite on Oct. 21 at Hells Gate State Park.