JACKSON, Tenn. - 8/10/2009 - The 2009 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University men's cross country team is looking to win their sixth straight TranSouth Conference title. The Bulldogs are also eyeing a third straight team appearance in the NAIA National Meet.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ head coach Gary Johnson has six runners returning from the 2008 championship team to go along with three newcomers. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ lost just one senior from last year's squad.
Two seniors top the 2009 roster for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ led by Seth Covington. Covington has been a three-time All-Conference runner in his career to this point. Dan Ramer also returns to add leadership to the squad.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has no juniors on this roster, but do have a very tallented group of four sophomores. Alex Bett, Zach Covington and Joel Wellum each were named All-Conference runners in 2008. Hillary Maiyo returns after competing as a freshman.
Three freshmen join the squad in hopes of continuing the successes of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ cross country over their careers. Taylor Dartt, Drake Ott and Logan Smith will have their opportunities to contribute to this young team.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ opens their season on Saturday, September 19 in the Commodore Classic hosted by Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will host two events on campus, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Invitational on Oct. 3 and the TranSouth Conference Meet on Oct. 31.
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