MONTGOMERY, Ala. – William Carey (Miss.) was voted No. 1 in the 2023 SSAC Women's Cross Country Coaches' Preseason Poll

2023 SSAC Women's Cross Country Coaches' Preseason Poll

1. William Carey – 166 (10)

2. Blue Mountain – 153 (1)

3. Dalton State – 141 (2)

4. Loyola – 131

5. Life – 109

6. Mobile – 103

7. UT Southern – 94

8. Thomas – 71

9. Stillman – 59

10. Point – 48

11. Middle Georgia – 47

12. Faulkner – 35

13. Brewton-Parker - 26

Cooper Herrington, William Carey Coach: "It is an honor to be recognized by the conference heading into a new season. We are really excited about this season as we were able to bring back much of the team from last year. As with any cross country season it is a long season and the competition is going to be great."

SSAC Championship

All 13 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

·      William Carey's conference title in 2023 snapped a run of three-straight championships by Dalton State