ATLANTA - The Southern Athletic Association released its preseason poll for the 2026 women's cross country season and Centre was picked to finish second by the league's coaches.
Centre finished as league runner-up one season ago, finishing behind Trinity, who was picked to finish first and received eight of the nine first place votes. Centre received the other first place vote.
2026 SAA Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll
| 1. |
Trinity (8) |
72 pts. |
| 2. |
Centre (1) |
63 |
| 3. |
Rhodes |
59 |
| 4. |
Berry |
52 |
| 5. |
Southwestern |
43 |
| 6. |
Sewanee |
35 |
| 7. |
Oglethorpe |
32 |
| 8. |
Maryville |
22 |
| 9. |
Millsaps |
18 |
Centre cross country will open the 2026 season with a trip to Franklin for the Grizzly Invitational.
