Posted: Sep 17, 2024
Storm earn ninth place in regional ranking
NEW ORLEANS - After strong performances to open the year, the Simpson women's cross country earned ninth place in the latest United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) on Tuesday.
Led by Teghan Booth and her victory at the Bill Buxton Invitational, along with a third place finish at the Les Duke Invitational, the Storm was one of four members of the A-R-C to be regionally ranked. Joining the Storm in the rankings was Central (3rd), Wartburg (4th), and Loras (5th). Simpson took home second place at their home opener as a team, before placing third at the Les Duke Invitational.
Simpson continues the season at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational in Rock Island, Ill. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
| USTFCCCA Regional Ranking - Week 1 | ||
| Rank | School | Previous Ranking |
| 1 | Chicago |
1 |
| 2 | Washington (Mo.) | 2 |
| 3 | Central | 3 |
| 4 | Wartburg | 4 |
| 5 | Loras | 5 |
| 6 | Grinnell | 6 |
| 7 | Illinois Wesleyan | 8 |
| 8 | Aurora | 9 |
| 9 | Simpson | 7 |
| 10 | Wheaton | NR |
