VERMILLION, S.D. — With the cross country season right around the corner, the Summit League has released the predictions to the 2024 Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll.
The South Dakota men's cross country team has been ranked in the No. 5 position heading into the 2024 season. The Yotes ended their 2023 season in fifth place as they wrapped up the Summit League Championships. With a solid group of returning runners, the new additions will be great for advancing the program throughout the 2024 season.
Athletes To Watch List:
Caleb Rivera Sr. | St. James, Minn.
Natnael Kifle Fr. | Sioux City, Iowa
2024 SUMMIT LEAGUE MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY PRESEASON POLL
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Team
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Score (1st place votes)
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1.
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South Dakota State
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36 (4)
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2.
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North Dakota State
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35 (1)
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3.
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Oral Roberts
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29 (1)
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4.
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North Dakota
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27
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5.
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South Dakota
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25 (1)
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6.
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St. Thomas
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24
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7.
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Kansas City
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13
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The Coyotes will kick off their season this Friday, August 30th, on home grounds. Women's 5k race will start at 6:40 and the men's 6k will follow at 7:20 on The Bluffs Golf Course located in Vermillion, SD.
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