Nationally-ranked cross country teams open season in Texas

DURANGO, Colo. — Both Fort Lewis cross country teams open their 2026 seasons nationally ranked, reflecting the high expectations for this fall and the momentum of the last few seasons. Looking Back The 2025 season saw the women’s team make their third straight appearance at the NCAA DII Cross Country championships, finishing 21st. Hannah Hartwell took fourth individually out of 262 finishers, leading the Skyhawks and earning First Team All-American recognition. Carysa Marquez took 72nd, with Alliyah Molina in 115th. The men’s team finished their season at the South Central Regional meet, coming in eighth and led by Cesar Diaz’s…