NEW ORLEANS, LA. - After finishing third at the 2025 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional, the Flagler College women's cross country team was selected at No. 5 in this year's United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Southeast Regional Preseason poll this afternoon.

Within the Southeast Region, Wingate University reigns as No. 1 in this seasons poll. Following the Bulldogs is Catawba College at No. 2 and Anderson University (S.C.) at No. 3. Rounding out the top-five is Peach Belt Conference affiliated, Augusta University at No. 4.

Flagler welcomes 10 newcomers to the roster after graduating a stout senior class. Following a successful freshman season, the Saints return standout performers, Sophia Poling, Marie Meyer-Piton and Kinga Borowska; all of which placed within the top-10 at the Peach Belt Conference Cross Country Championship. Within the region, Poling had a top-15 finish at the NCAA DII Southeast Regional. Poliing placed 12th overall in a time of 22:32.1 which was the second fastest time for the Saints. Meyer-Piton ran the fourth fastest time for the Saints, landing her a 23:05.2, 24th place finish.

Bolstering their ranks with the incoming 10 is highlighted by sophomore, Gonzaga University transfer Ripley Penney. Incoming true freshman Izzy Harter finished her career at Choctawhatchee High School as a two time Florida state qualifier and state placer. Hailing from Rochester, N.Y., Aubrey Sudol finished as a four time Class-A state qualifier and 2024 section champion. 

The Southeast Regional championship will be held at the Miliken Research Park in Spartanburg S.C. on Nov. 21.

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