BOONE, N.C. - The App State men's and women's cross country teams are set to open the 2024 season on Friday with the Covered Bridge Open at the Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm. Competition will start at 10 a.m. with the women's 5K. The men's 6K will follow at 10:40 a.m.
Joining the Mountaineers in the field of competition will be High Point, Mercer, Montreat, South Carolina, UNC Asheville, USC Upstate and Western Carolina.
Last Season
The App State men's squad clinched its first Sun Belt title since 2019 last fall, totaling 28 points and recording four of the top six finishes, outpacing Arkansas State by 19 points.