RICHARDSON, Texas – The men's and women's cross country preseason poll was released by the Lone Star Conference today.

Eastern New Mexico women's program was chosen to finish sixth out of fifteen league teams and the men's team was chosen eleventh out of fourteen programs.

Last season, the women took fourth in the conference championships behind Dallas Baptist, West Texas A&M and Texas A&M International. The men finished eleventh in the league meet.

The voters for the preseason poll includes coaches, sports information directors, and media representatives.

The Greyhounds return Lethabo Seema, Marta Pascoa, and Kaylyn De La Rosa who placed in the top-53 in the conference race. Lauren Griego and Zoe Hutcherson also are back for ENMU. Two freshmen, Valeria Martinez and Elise Toya, join the squad for this fall.

On the men's side, ENMU welcomes transfers Luis Holguin and Ethan Woodrome along with returners, Devis Cheruiyot and Ricky Diaz.

The first race for the Hounds is Sept. 2 at the ACU Naimadu Classic in Abilene, Texas. The competition will begin at 5:30 p.m.

To stay updated with the team, follow them on Instagram @easternnewmexicotfxc and Twitter @ENMU_TrackXC
 

2022 LSC Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll
Rank	School	1st	Total
1	West Texas A&M	32	486
2	DBU	1	433
3	St. Edward's		400
4	UT Tyler		346
5	Texas A&M International		334
6	Oklahoma Christian	1	323
7	Western New Mexico		243
8	Cameron		233
9	UT Permian Basin	1	212
10	Lubbock Christian		198
11	Eastern New Mexico		162
12	UAFS		126
13	Angelo State		109
14	Texas A&M-Kingsville		70

 

2022 LSC Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll
Rank	School	1st	Total
1	DBU	29	547
2	West Texas A&M	8	525
3	Texas A&M International		457
4	Lubbock Christian		400
5	Oklahoma Christian		382
6	Eastern New Mexico		378
7	Midwestern State		362
8	St. Edward's		302
9	Cameron		269
10	Angelo State		203
11	UAFS		178
12	UT Tyler		164
13	Western New Mexico		140
14	Texas A&M-Kingsville		73
15	UT Permian Basin		60