Portland, Ore.--- The Pilots Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams both made their marks in the USTFCCA National Coaches' Preseason Poll earlier today, with the men ranked at No.23 and the women receiving votes to rank No. 33.
In the USTFCCA Regional Polls for the West, the Men are ranked at No.5 behind the leading Pac-12 powers Oregon, Stanford, and Washington, and just after Mountain West competitor Boise State. One of the most competitive regions in the nation, the top eight teams from the West all have at least four returners with distinguished finishes, All-American, or Championship runners.