The MIAA has released the preseason mens and womens cross country polls.
The Emporia State men are ranked 8th. Missouri Southern is the top-ranked team followed by Northwest Missouri State, Nebraska Kearney, Pittsburg State, and Central Missouri in the top 5.
The Emporia State women are ranked 9th. Pittsburg State is ranked number 1 followed by Central Missouri, Missouri Southern, Washburn, and Nebraska Kearney in the top 5.
The Emporia State cross country teams open their seasons next Saturday in the Wichita State J-K Gold Classic.
2021 MIAA Women’s Cross Country Coaches Poll
1. Pittsburg State (6) – 128 points
2. Central Missouri (2) – 121 points
3. Missouri Southern – 116 points
4. Washburn (3) – 112 points
5. Nebraska Kearney (1) – 108 points
6. Northwest Missouri – 95 points
7. Fort Hays State – 84 points
8. Missouri Western – 69 points
9. Emporia State – 55 points
10. Central Oklahoma – 36 points
11. Lincoln – 35 points
12. Rogers State – 32 points
13. Newman – 23 points
Coaches Are Not Allowed To Vote For Their Own Team
2021 MIAA Men’s Cross Country Coaches Poll
1. Missouri Southern (10) – 100 points
2. Northwest Missouri – 87 points
3. Nebraska Kearney – 79 points
4. Pittsburg State (1) – 69 points
5. Central Missouri – 60 points
6. Fort Hays State – 59 points
7. Washburn – 40 points
8. Emporia State – 38 points
9. Missouri Western – 33 points
10. Rogers State – 30 points
11. Newman – 10 points
Coaches Are Not Allowed To Vote For Their Own Team
