Union Men’s Cross Country Slotted at No. 11 in AAC Preseason Poll

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) released its 2025 Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll, with Union Commonwealth University earning an eleventh-place ranking out of fourteen teams, totaling 55 points.

Under the direction of coach Chris Jelks, the Bulldogs enter the year two spots down from last year's ninth-place preseason ranking. 

AAC Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll

School (First-Place Votes) – Total Voting Points

1. Milligan (10) - 165

2. Montreat (1) - 156

3. SCAD Atlanta (1) - 145

4. Reinhardt - 128

5. Tennessee Wesleyan - 123

6. Truett McConnell - 99

7. Bryan - 96

8. Columbia - 83

9. Spartanburg Methodist - 59

10. Columbia International - 57

11. Union Commonwealth - 55

12. Pikeville - 46

13. Johnson - 33

14. Bluefield - 15

The Bulldogs will kick off the 2025 regular season on Friday, Aug. 29, at the BCCC Cross Country Jamboree.

To view the AAC's full release, click here.