Loretto, Pa - The Saint Francis men's cross country team is excited to return to action. On Tuesday, the Northeast Conference released its Preseason Coaches' Poll.  The Red Flash was picked to finish the season in fourth place.  Wagner took the top spot.
 
"They had an opportunity to compete during the outdoor track and field season," said head coach Doug Hoover.  "It's been two years since they've had a chance to race cross country. They're looking forward to getting back out there."
 
Runners expected to make an impact this season include Tobias Jones and Matthew Berzonsky.  At the NEC Championship last spring, Jones took fifth place in the 1500m and tenth in the 5,000m.
 
The Red Flash begins the 2021 fall campaign Sept. 3 in Allegheny County with the Yinzer Classic, a Friday night meet co-hosted by Duquesne, Pitt, Robert Morris, and Carnegie Mellon.
 
They return home the following week to host the annual Father Bede Invitational on September 11 at Immergrun Golf Course.
 
 
NEC Preseason Coaches' Poll
1. Wagner (8)
2. CCSU (2)
3. Mount St. Mary's
4. Saint Francis U
5. Bryant
6. Sacred Heart
7. Merrimack
8. LIU
9. Fairleigh Dickinson
10. St. Francis Brooklyn