PULLMAN, Wash. (August 21, 2025) – The West Coast Conference announced Thursday its 2025 Preseason Cross Country honors as both Washington State men's and women's programs were selected second in the preseason Coaches Poll. Additionally, five Cougar men and two women were selected to All-WCC Preseason Teams.
One the women's side, WCC coaches tabbed the Cougars second behind defending WCC champion Gonzaga and ahead of Portland. The Cougars received two first-place votes while Gonzaga received eight. WSU redshirt-sophomore Zenah Cheptoo and sophomore Caroline Jepkorir were each named to the 2025 WCC Preseason team.