The University of Alabama men’s cross country team jumped up two spots to ninth and the women’s team held firm at second in the South Region in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Regional Rankings, released Monday. The women have been ranked second all four weeks this season while the men moved into the top 10 for the first time.
Next up for both teams is the Crimson Classic, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Harry Pritchett Running Park in Tuscaloosa.
The meet will serve as the team’s Power of Pink event to help generate awareness for breast cancer research.