Firehawks Picked Third in Southern States Athletic Conference Coaches' Pre-Season Poll
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – William Carey (Miss.) was picked to repeat in the 2023 SSAC Men's Cross Country Coaches' Preseason Poll
2023 SSAC Men's Cross Country Coaches' Preseason Poll
1. William Carey – 118 (9)
2. Mobile – 101 (1)
3. UT Southern – 89
4. Blue Mountain – 84
5. Life – 79 (1)
6. Thomas – 64
7. Loyola – 55
8. Stillman – 50
9. Point – 39
10. Brewton-Parker – 33
11. Faulkner - 14
Cooper Herrington William Carey Coach: "It is an honor to be recognized by the conference starting this season. This is a special group of men that have become amazing teammates quickly. The competition come November is going to be great across the conference. We cannot wait to see how the season shapes up for everyone."
SSAC Championship
All 11 SSAC teams will compete at the 2023 SSAC Men's Cross Country Championship Saturday, Nov. 4 at Oakville Indian Mounds Park.
Additional Notes
· Thomas, UT Southern and Point enter their first year of competition in the SSAC
· The Crusaders have won three-straight SSAC Championships, with Loyola winning it all in 2019