USTFCCCA RANKINGS: MEN | WOMEN | SPONSOR THE BATTLE FOR NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS – For the fourth straight season the University of New Orleans men's and women's cross country programs have both earned preseason recognition by the United States Track and Field / Cross Country Coaches Association with the release of the regional polls on Monday afternoon.
The New Orleans women are ranked No. 12 – the same ranking they had at the conclusion of last season. UNO's ladies have been ranked for 20 straight South Central Regional polls dating back to 2021 and have been ranked No. 12 in five of the last six polls.
The Privateer women start their season on Friday at Lake Oaks Park with a 4K set for 5:15 p.m. The returners include
Irene Bonanomi,
Emma Bourg,
Oxana Bonjorn-Giros, and
Sophia Wolf. Additions to the squad include international freshmen
Petra Imre (Hungary),
Annika Metzger (Germany) and
Michela Papalia (Italy). New Orleans Track and Field graduate student
Michelle Folk will also run unattached.
The New Orleans men start the season ranked No. 14 – also the same ranking that they had at the conclusion of last season. This marks the 25
th straight week the UNO men have been ranked. Last season the Privateer men climbed as high as No. 11 during the third week of the season.
The Privateer men will run 5K to start off the season starting at around 5:45 p.m. on Friday evening.
Mason Appleton,
Antonio Delgado,
Christian Francisco, and
Gary Sandrock return from last season, as well as
Josh Johnston who joined the distance program last January. Privateer senior
Evan Pardo will run unattached. Newcomers include Colorado graduate transfer
Hunter Appleton, and Terrebonne High School product
Alex Williams.
The 2024 Cross Country season kicks off on Fri. Nov. 1 at Lake Oaks Park when the Privateers cohost the "Battle of New Orleans" with Tulane across the street from campus. Raising Cane's will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the New Orleans Track and Field / Cross Country program.
Fans can follow @PrivateersTFXC on
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Instagram for updates. Information on live results will be made available later this week.
SPONSOR THE BATTLE FOR NEW ORLEANS | CLICK HERE
There are five levels of sponsorship available for this Friday's Battle of New Orleans:
$100 - Be a part of our Krewe.
$250 - Sponsor a mile on the course.
$500 - Sponsor the lead cart during the race.
$1,000 - Sponsor a team meal throughout the season, and eat with the team following the Battle of New Orleans.
$2,000 - Sponsor the team camp.
WE ARE YOUR KREWE
For 54 seasons, Privateer student-athletes have had the unique experience of wearing New Orleans across their chests. Like the city itself, our sports teams have been fueled by resiliency, grit, and the unquenchable desire to win. Our city also houses the nation's biggest celebration each year. And much like a Mardi Gras parade krewe, we are tethered to our community through pride, tradition, a culture of acceptance, and finally our commitment to show that New Orleans is a world-class city to live, learn, play, and work. We invite you to become more involved with the only University that truly represents New Orleans all day, every day. Join #NOLAsTeam, We Are Your Krewe!
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