https://admin.lehighsports.com/rss.aspx?path=wcrossLatest news items for Lehigh University Athleticsen-us60https://lehighsports.com/news/2026/2/26/save-the-date-52nd-paul-short-run-set-for-oct-1-2-2026https://lehighsports.com/news/2026/2/26/save-the-date-52nd-paul-short-run-set-for-oct-1-2-2026Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Paul Short Run

Lehigh Athletics has announced the dates for the 52nd Paul Short Run, presented by ASICS. For the third consecutive year, the event will cover two days, with high school races scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, and the college and open competitions to be held on Friday, Oct. 2.]]>Paul Short Run CourseThu, 26 Feb 2026 09:08:00 EST17037818https://lehighsports.com/news/2026/2/12/athletics-lehigh-lands-137-student-athletes-on-patriot-league-academic-honor-rollhttps://lehighsports.com/news/2026/2/12/athletics-lehigh-lands-137-student-athletes-on-patriot-league-academic-honor-rollField Hockey, Football, Athletics, Men's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Volleyball

A total of 137 Lehigh student-athletes across seven sports were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll for the 2025 fall season, the league announced Thursday. The Patriot League recognized 1,346 student-athletes across men's and women's cross country, field hockey, football, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball for achieving a 3.2 grade point average or better during the fall semester.]]>Alumni Memorial BuildingThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:16:00 EST437735https://lehighsports.com/news/2026/1/29/mens-cross-country-mens-and-womens-cross-country-named-to-ustfccca-all-academic-teamshttps://lehighsports.com/news/2026/1/29/mens-cross-country-mens-and-womens-cross-country-named-to-ustfccca-all-academic-teamsMen's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Thursday the selection of both the men's and women's cross country teams as All-Academic Teams for the 2025 cross country season. This distinction represents success both on the course and in the classroom. The men's team posted a team cumulative grade point average of 3.50, while the women averaged 3.42, which both qualified them for the award. Lehigh's squads were two of 400 total teams representing student-athletes who were given recognition for their outstanding academic performance.]]>XC Team Lehigh InviteThu, 29 Jan 2026 15:26:00 EST737670https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-cross-country-lehigh-finishes-its-season-finishing-in-the-top-half-of-the-field-at-the-ncaa-mid-atlantic-regionalhttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-cross-country-lehigh-finishes-its-season-finishing-in-the-top-half-of-the-field-at-the-ncaa-mid-atlantic-regionalWomen's Cross Country

Lehigh hosted the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional at the Goodman Campus Cross Country Course on Friday afternoon. As a team, the Mountain Hawks placed 15th overall out of 30 total teams, scoring 398 points. West Virginia took home both the team and individual crowns on the women's side. They won the meet with 56 total points with Mountaineers Joy Naukot and Mercy Kinyanjui taking home the top two spots, both under the previous Goodman Campus Cross Country Course 6k record.]]>Afanasewicz RegionalsFri, 14 Nov 2025 16:13:00 EST2037478https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/14/mht-ep5-womens-cross-countryhttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/14/mht-ep5-womens-cross-countryWomen's Cross Country

Join us as Lehigh women's cross country runners Lucy Afanasewicz and Hope Trimmer as they open up about their transformative cross country journeys and the profound influence Coach Debbie Utesch has had on their athletic and personal development. Through candid reflections and heartfelt stories, Lucy and Hope share how Coach Deb's guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support shaped not only their performances on the course but also their character, resilience, and outlook on life. Discover the deeper meaning behind every stride, the bonds forged through countless miles, and what these unforgettable runs will continue to represent for them throughout their lives. Their inspiring narratives celebrate the power of dedication, teamwork, and the lasting legacy of an exceptional coach.]]>MHT Women's Cross CountryFri, 14 Nov 2025 09:00:00 EST2037472https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/7/mens-cross-country-lehigh-mourns-the-passing-of-legendary-coach-john-coverthttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/7/mens-cross-country-lehigh-mourns-the-passing-of-legendary-coach-john-covertMen's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field, Cross Country

Coach John Covert, a member of the Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame, who led the Lehigh cross country and track and field programs for 25 years, passed away last week at the age of 95. Covert led Lehigh's cross country and track and field programs from 1967-1992 and led the Brown and White to regional prominence on the cross country scene.]]>Carol and John Covert 69Fri, 7 Nov 2025 16:45:00 EST737445https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-cross-country-hughduch-named-to-patriot-league-all-academic-teamhttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/11/5/womens-cross-country-hughduch-named-to-patriot-league-all-academic-teamWomen's Cross Country

Lehigh sophomore Kaitlyn Highduch was named to the Patriot League All-Academic Team for women's cross country, as announced by the league on Wednesday morning.]]>Highduch PLCWed, 5 Nov 2025 09:55:00 EST2037435https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/10/31/womens-cross-country-hughes-has-all-league-performance-lehigh-places-fifth-at-patriot-league-championshiphttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/10/31/womens-cross-country-hughes-has-all-league-performance-lehigh-places-fifth-at-patriot-league-championshipWomen's Cross Country

On Friday afternoon, Lehigh hosted the Patriot League Championship at the Goodman Campus Cross Country Course. The Mountain Hawks placed fifth, scoring 136 points. Army West Point took home the overall win, scoring 21 points thanks to individual champion Charlotte Richman.]]>Hughes All-Patriot LeagueFri, 31 Oct 2025 17:21:00 EST2037415https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/10/24/womens-cross-country-nolan-leads-lehigh-to-second-place-finish-at-the-haverford-invitationalhttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/10/24/womens-cross-country-nolan-leads-lehigh-to-second-place-finish-at-the-haverford-invitationalWomen's Cross Country

On Friday evening, Lehigh's women's cross country team sent five runners down to southern Pennsylvania to compete at the Haverford Invitational. The Mountain Hawks finished in second place with 42 points. They only trailed Villanova, who won the meet with a perfect score of 15 points.]]>Nolan PrincetonFri, 24 Oct 2025 20:34:00 EST2037381https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/10/17/womens-cross-country-lehigh-places-14th-at-the-princeton-fall-classichttps://lehighsports.com/news/2025/10/17/womens-cross-country-lehigh-places-14th-at-the-princeton-fall-classicWomen's Cross Country

Lehigh women's cross country competed at Princeton University for the Princeton Fall Classic on Friday morning, the Mountain Hawks' second away meet of the season. The Mountain Hawks placed 14th out of 25 teams, scoring 437 points.]]>Sutton Paul ShortFri, 17 Oct 2025 15:49:00 EST2037351