FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – Earlier today, Conference Carolinas unveiled the 2025 Preseason Coaches' Poll for Men's Cross Country. Following a year where the Emmanuel team was made up entirely of freshmen, the Lions are tabbed to finish 12^th in conference.

Sophomore, Zaylen Alexander as well as freshmen, Angel Aviles and Brando Araujo were named Runners to Watch for the Lions. 

The Lions will kick off their season on September 5^th with a night race at Bob Jones University.

Click the link below to hear our preseason interview with third year head coach, Jesse Kemmerer and sophomore, JB Brown on "The Den"!