September 20, 2011

Four SCIAC Schools in West Region Top Ten; Sagehens #1

Claremont, Calif. - The Pomona-Pitzer Men's Cross Country team jumped from eighth to first in the latest United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) West Region rankings, it was announced today. Joining the Sagehens in the top 10 are Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (2), Occidental (6) and LaVerne (8).

The Sagehens surged to the top of the rankings after a strong showing at the UC Riverside Invitational last weekend, when they finished 11th overall and first among Division III schools. Pomona-Pitzer's top six runners all finished within 17 seconds of each other. The five scorers averaged a time of 25;35, with Colin Flynn leading the way at 25:29.

Pomona-Pitzer is now one spot ahead of local rival Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the West Region, with Whitworth, Linfield and Colorado College rounding out the top five.

For a complete list of the USTFCCCA rankings, click here:

http://www.ustfccca.org/2011/09/featured/diii-regional-cross-country-rankings-week-2