FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA - Conference Carolinas released their 2026 Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll this morning and the Emmanuel Lions were picked to finish 10^th out of 15 teams. 
In 2025, the Lions finished 10^th in the Conference Carolinas Championship with freshman, Angel Aviles placing 39^th to lead the pride. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH

• ZAYLEN ALEXANDER – Jr. | Stockbridge, GA
• ANGEL AVILES – So. | Dalton, GA 
• WILL GIPSON – Fr. | Royston, GA 

The Lions open the 2026 season traveling to Young Harris, GA for the Young Harris Invite on Friday, September 4 at 5:45PM. 

For more information on the Lions follow @eulionsxctf or visit goeulions.com. 

GO LIONS!