Aug. 20, 2008
LANCASTER, PA -
Johns Hopkins men's cross country was chosen third in the preseason coaches' poll as announced by the Centennial Conference on Wednesday. Head coach Bobby Van Allen and the Blue Jays are coming off a program best third-place finish at last season's Centennial Conference Championship.
Haverford, winner of all 15 previous league titles, earned first in the poll with 63 points, including seven first-place votes. Dickinson receivied two first-place votes and 58 points to claim second, while Johns Hopkins, Muhlenburg and Gettysburg round out the top five.
The Blue Jays will look to upperclassmen Steven Tobochnik, David Sigmon and Geoff Nunns for leadership on a young team. Early in the preseason freshmen Brian Rooney and Michael Borsellino look to be contenders for top five spots.
Hopkins will open its 2008 season on September 5th at the Baltimore Metro Invitational.
2008 Centennial Conference Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Haverford - 63 (7)
2. Dickinson - 58 (2)
3. Johns Hopkins - 48
4.Muhlenburg -42
5. Gettysburg - 34
6. Swarthmore - 32
7. Franklin & Marshall - 19
8. Ursinus - 15
9. McDaniel - 13
