Landmark Conference announces women's cross country poll

WASHINGTON - The Catholic University women’s cross country team was selected fourth in the Landmark Conference preseason poll, it was announced on Monday. The Cardinals received 61 points in the poll, which is voted on by the head coaches and sports information directors of the seven institutions in the Landmark Conference.

The Cardinals finished the 2009 season with a fourth place finish at the Landmark Conference championships held at Catholic University.  Head coach Joe Fisher brings back a strong team in 2010 that includes four runners that placed in the top-24 last season, led by senior captain Madeline Cronan who placed 15th.

Susquehanna was selected first by the coaches (96 points) followed by Scranton (84) and Juniata (68).

The CUA women’s cross country season begins on Saturday, September 4th at the 10 Miler in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Action gets underway at 8:00 AM.