INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) released its cross-country preseason polls on Wednesday, August 27th.
The men's cross-country team were awarded 26 points and find themselves at the 11th position. Below them is Quincy with 14 points, and only 13 points behind Maryville sitting at 10th place.
The men's Blake Westrater looks to be the senior leader for the team as he is accompanied by two sophomores in Diego Paz Denis and Brenton Good. Along with two freshmen in Reed Florey and Ryder Ottolini as they look to burst onto the scene this year.
The Bearcats will compete at their first meet on September 6th at the Gabby Reuveni Invitational.
Below is the full GLVC Preseason Rankings.
2025 Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll
1. Lewis 121 (11)
2. Drury 109 (1)
3. Illinois Springfield 100
4. Missouri S&T 83
5. Southwest Baptist 76
6. Indianapolis 75
7. Truman State 56
8. Missouri-St. Louis 52
9. Rockhurst 41
10. Maryville 39
11. McKendree 26
12. Quincy 14
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