NEW ORLEANS – Rogers State women's cross country was ranked No. 10 in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Central Region Preseason Rankings.
 
The Hillcats, who finished the 2021 season ranked 10th in the region, were one of five MIAA schools mentioned in the rankings. The rankings included Nebraska-Kearney (5th), Central Missouri (6th), Pittsburg State (7th) and Northwest Missouri (9th).
 
Regional rankings are determined subjectively by a single member coach in each respective region. The regional representative is tasked with weighing returning teams' strength with current season results (if applicable) in determining a rank-order of squad potential. Only USTFCCCA member programs are eligible to receive a ranking. Teams with provisional status within the region may be ranked.
 
The Hillcats will open the 2022 season at home on Thursday, Sept. 1 they host the inaugural RSU Invitational at Mohawk Sports Park in Tulsa, Okla. The men's 6k race is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. with the women's 4k race set to begin at 9 a.m.