SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SMC Cross Country Teams Ranked In NJCAA Top 20
Men’s Team Ranked 8th, Women’s Team Ranked 16^th

SPARTANBURG –    The Spartanburg Methodist College men's and women's cross country teams both remain ranked in the Top 20 in the nation in the Week 2 rankings released by the National Junior College Athletic Association on Wednesday. 

The men's team -- led by sophomore Jeremy Vangsnes of Cowpens and Broome High School, the No. 14 ranked individual in the NJCAA -- moved up from 10th in Week 1 to 8th this week on the strength of its third-place performance at the 17-team Eye Opener Invitational held Saturday in Spartanburg. 

The women's team -- led by sophomore Becca Prichard of Clemson and Daniel High School, the No. 2 ranked individual in the NJCAA -- dropped two places from 14th to 16th this week. 

For more information, contact men’s and women’s cross country coach Mike Foley at (864) 325-5957.  

On the net:
Complete weekly rankings - http://www.iowacentral.edu/athletics/hillndale/index.htm

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