Division II Preseason Ranking

Division II Team Rankings

• Western State- Michael Aish probably won't run but Joseph Leroux leads a team that have the ability to repeat as national Champions. Jim Shine should also contribute
• Adams St.- Brandon Leslie, Dave McQuitty and Julio Serratos return to a solid team that may be runners-up again this year but still have a chance for an upset.
• Minnesota St. Mankato- This team should be led by James Mullenix and Marty Rosendahl
• Abilene Christian- Alfred Rugema returns with John Kemboi to a team that could surprise
• Cal. St. Chico- With Daniel Embaye and Jose Saez as last year top finishers from Nationals, their depth and recruits could lift this team to a top-5 finish
• UC Davis- Jeff Kaiser leads a strong team with a lot of depth
• Edinboro- Yimin Wu leads this team that has lost it's luster from past years
• Central Missouri State- Vladomir Golias leads this team, with Central relying on it's depth to pull them through

Division II Individuals

• Michael Aish, Western St.- Defending NCAA Division II XC Champ. Ran 13:37 5000, Doubtful he is returning due to Olympics.
• Joseph LeRoux, Western St.- 3rd in 99 XC Championships. Ran 14:17 5,000, 29:24 10,000 during Outdoor
• Yimin Wu, Edinboro- 4th in 99 XC Championships. Ran 14:23 5,000 during Outdoor.
• Jim Shine, Western St.- Placed 9th in 99 XC Championships, Ran 14:13 5,000 and 28:53 10,000 during Outdoor
• Brandon Leslie, Adams St.- Placed 5th in 99 XC Champonships. Ran 14:39 5,000 and 29:53 10,000 during Outdoor
• Vladomir Golias, Central Missouri St.- Sub-9 Steepler, watch for in the Olympics
• Jeff Kaiser, UC Davis- 47th at 99 XC Championships, 14:23 5,000 and 29:26 10,000 during Outdoor
• Alfred Rugema, Abilene Christian- Placed 7th in 99 XC Championships
• Jason Hubbard, Adams St.- Placed 6th at 99 XC Championships
• James Mullenix, Minnesota St. Mankato- Placed 12th in 99 XC Championships
• Dave McQuilly, Adams St.- Ran 30:17 for 10,000 during Outdoor
• John Kemboi, Abilene Christian- Ran 1:48 800 and 3:47 1500 during Outdoor
• Rob Mortenson, Lock Haven- All-American during Indoor, Ran at NC's last year.

Other Teams To Be Considered

• Lock Haven- Rob Mortenson, Ryan Comstock and Mike Gomes lead a team that went to natioals last year and looks to make it again.