MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS OPEN 2023 SEASON AT FRIDAY MEET, Channahon Park, IL - Both Teams Finish Third Place of 10 & 11 Teams In Strong Showing To Open Running Season

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL - Governors State University men's and women's cross country teams open the 2023 season running in the Chanhannon Park Invitational, 6 p.m. outside Joliet.

GSU Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach John Niendorf commented on his teams preparation for the season opener.  "The women have had a really strong camp and first few weeks thus far. As a coach, I can tell that many of them put in the mileage over the summer. They have looked strong during their workouts, and I can already see a lot of progress in their aerobic fitness. I am excited to watch them race this Friday."

"There are a lot of strong teams at this first meet and it'll be a good test for us going into the rest of the season. The girl's side is young, but I have high expectations for them this season. I believe they can finish right in the top half of the conference this season. The future is bright on the girl's side for sure. If we can stay healthy, we should have a great squad for years to come," said Coach Niendorf about his women's team.