The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) has announced its 2026 Men's Cross Country Preseason Poll, placing Lock Haven seventh among 15 competing schools. The Bald Eagles are set to kick off their season at home by hosting Penn State for the Dolan Duals on September 4th. Notable returnees for Lock Haven include Jacob Rager and Kristian Mizdail, while the team also welcomes promising newcomers such as Will Campbell and Sean Donahue.

By the Numbers
  • Lock Haven finished 7th in the PSAC Preseason Poll, garnering 0 first-place votes.
  • The Bald Eagles' top returnee, Jacob Rager, ranked 12th in the PSAC last season.
State of Play
  • Lock Haven will host Penn State for the Dolan Duals on September 4.
  • The team will return to action on September 12 at the DII/DIII Challenge in Kutztown.
What's Next

Following the Dolan Duals, Lock Haven's next event will be on September 12, and they will continue their season with multiple competitions throughout October leading to the PSAC Cross Country Championship on November 7.

Bottom Line

As the season approaches, Lock Haven's performance at the Dolan Duals will be critical in setting the tone for their championship aspirations, particularly with pressure to improve from their preseason ranking.