The Northwest Christian University men's cross country team did what they set out to do on Saturday, claiming third place at the CCC Championship. It was the highest finish in school history.

After a weekend off, the Northwest Christian University men's cross country team moved down slightly in the NAIA national rankings, coming in at No. 21

The Northwest Christian University fall sports teams placed 33 athletes on the U.S. Bank Academic All-Cascade Collegiate Conference team as announced by the conference offices on Wednesday.

After a strong showing in the Inland Empire Challenge, the NCU men's cross country team moved up in the NAIA polls once again this week, climbing to No. 20.

After getting within one second of the school record at Willamette two weeks ago, sophomore Garrett Kraal easily took it down on Saturday, running a 24:53 at the Inland Empire Classic. The freshman record also fell at the hands of Eli Shelby.

The NCU men's cross country team moved up in the NAIA polls this week, climbing to No. 22 in the poll while also moving into the No. 3 slot among Cascade Collegiate Conference schools.