Owings Mills, Md. (October 29) – The Stevenson men's cross country team has been ranked 13th in the 2025 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Pre-Championship Coaches' Poll, announced Thursday morning. The poll, voted on by conference head coaches, sets expectations ahead of this weekend's MAC Championship meet.

Lebanon Valley leads the way in the poll with 15 first-place votes, followed by Misericordia, Messiah, DeSales, and Stevens rounding out the top five. Stevenson earned the No. 13 spot, placed ahead of FDU-Florham, Delaware Valley, and Albright.

The Mustangs have put together a season of steady development and teamwork, highlighted by continual improvement from both veteran runners and a young core gaining valuable collegiate experience. Under the leadership of head coach Marcia Fletcher Williams, Stevenson has focused on progress and building momentum throughout the fall, setting up for a strong postseason push.

Stevenson will look to exceed its poll position and deliver a determined performance at the MAC Championship, competing against a competitive conference field. The 2025 MAC Championships are set for Saturday, November 1, hosted by Delaware Valley. The men 's race will start at 11 a.m.