Thursday, August 23, 2012

PHILIPPI, W.Va. -- Alderson-Broaddus women's cross country was tabbed for a fifth place finish in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association preseason coaches' poll released Thursday.

“We have a very young team but a lot of leadership as well,” said Head Coach Jesse Weiner.  “I believe the freshmen will make an immediate impact and the upperclassmen will lead us to the top. Being ranked fifth is good, but I know we are better than that.” 

This year’s squad will feature five upperclassmen led by senior Aly Carpenter and will feature a freshman class highlighted by Jenny Brewer.

Seton Hill earned the top spot in this season’s poll with nine first-place votes and Wheeling Jesuit placed second followed by West Virginia Wesleyan, Concord and A-B. The Battlers tied for fifth place with Charleston as both earned 103 total points.

The Battlers begin the 2012 season Sept. 1 at the Giffin Classic in Greensburg, Pa.

The complete poll is listed below.

Place     Team (first-place votes)             Total Points
1.            Seton Hill (9)                                      165
2.            Wheeling Jesuit (4)                         158
3.            West Virginia Wesleyan                   137
4.            Concord                                               126
5t.           Alderson-Broaddus                         103
5t.           Charleston                                          103
7.            West Liberty                                      100
8.            Fairmont State                                  71
9.            Davis & Elkins                                  66
10t.        Ohio Valley                                         51
10t.        Pitt-Johnstown                                 51
12.          Glenville State                                   36
13.          Bluefield State                                  16