KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the second edition of the coaches Top 25 rating released on Thursday, Valor Men's Cross Country remained receiving votes, but jumped up five spots from their previous ranking.

The Valor are currently sitting tied for 31st, after earning 15 votes in the latest rating.

Evangel is joined by Saint Mary, who is ranked #9, and Kansas Wesleyan, who is also receiving votes, currently at #38, as KCAC teams in the rating.

Valor XC hits the road on Saturday (Oct. 4) morning, taking part in the Seminole Valley Stampede in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, running against several teams who are featured in the top 25 rating.

The full edition of the poll can be viewed by clicking here.

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