<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://ccucougars.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Colorado Christian University Athletics</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/rss.aspx?path=mcross</link><description>Latest news items for Colorado Christian University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://ccucougars.com/rss?path=mcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Klay Grant &amp; Matthew Storer Nab First Team Academic All-RMAC Honors</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/12/18/mens-cross-country-matthew-storer-klay-grant-nab-first-team-academic-all-rmac-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/12/18/mens-cross-country-matthew-storer-klay-grant-nab-first-team-academic-all-rmac-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Klay Grant" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/12/18/1CCU__14_.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) announced their Cross Country Academic All-Conference First Team on Thursday, and for the third year in a row Klay Grant and Matthew Storer were honored for their work in the classroom and on the course.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/1CCU__14_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/1CCU__14_.jpg"><media:title>Klay Grant</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/12/18/1CCU__14_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:00:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8052</s:story_id></item><item><title>Colorado Christian Close Stellar Season with 7th Place Finish at NCAA National Championships</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-cross-country-colorado-christian-close-stellar-season-with-7th-place-finish-at-ncaa-national-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/11/22/mens-cross-country-colorado-christian-close-stellar-season-with-7th-place-finish-at-ncaa-national-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/22/1CCU__45_.jpg" /><br /><br />KENOSHA, WI- The Cougars closed the 2025 cross country season on Saturday as they took on the nations' best at the NCAA National Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A stellar performance gave the Cougars a 7th place overall finish, their second best in program history as Matthew Storer claimed All-American honors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/22/1CCU__45_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/22/1CCU__45_.jpg"><media:title>MXC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/22/1CCU__45_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:12:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8032</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Headed to Sixth Straight NCAA National Championships</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/11/10/mens-cross-country-cougars-headed-to-sixth-straight-ncaa-national-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/11/10/mens-cross-country-cougars-headed-to-sixth-straight-ncaa-national-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/10/JASO0609.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the selections to the Men's Cross Country National Championships on Monday afternoon, and for the sixth straight season the Cougars will compete at the final race of the year as they look to bring home a National Title.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/JASO0609.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/JASO0609.jpg"><media:title>MXC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/10/JASO0609.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:43:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8014</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men Claim 4th, Women Finish 12th at South Central Regionals</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-cross-country-men-claim-4th-women-finish-12th-at-south-central-regionals.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/11/8/mens-cross-country-men-claim-4th-women-finish-12th-at-south-central-regionals.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/8/JASO1671.jpg" /><br /><br />PUEBLO, CO- Cross Country headed south to Pueblo on Saturday as they raced in the NCAA South Central Regionals at Walking Stick Golf Course. The women finished their season with a 12th place finish, while the men claimed fourth place with a top 10 finish from Matthew Storer.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/JASO1671.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/JASO1671.jpg"><media:title>MXC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/8/JASO1671.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2025 20:57:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>8012</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cougars Compete at the RMAC Championships in Colorado Springs</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/25/womens-cross-country-cougars-compete-at-the-rmac-championships-in-colorado-springs.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/25/womens-cross-country-cougars-compete-at-the-rmac-championships-in-colorado-springs.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/25/UQ3A4541.JPG" /><br /><br />COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- The Cougars took on the rest of the conference on Saturday as they competed at the RMAC Championships at Monument Valley Park. The women finished in 10th place, while the men took 8th as several runners also competed in the open portion of the race.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/UQ3A4541.JPG" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/UQ3A4541.JPG"><media:title>WXC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/UQ3A4541.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:31:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7997</s:story_id></item><item><title>Beyond the Clipboard with Josh Pierantoni</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/22/mens-cross-country-beyond-the-clipboard-with-josh-pierantoni.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/22/mens-cross-country-beyond-the-clipboard-with-josh-pierantoni.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Josh Pierantoni " src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/22/53743683672_8a828e0f11_o.JPG" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO - For most track and field or cross country athletes, running is about the intersection between chasing personal goals and being part of an uplifting team. For lots of runners, it evolves into a calling that not only shapes character and develops discipline, but strengthens their faith. For CCU graduate turned coach, Josh Pierantoni, it is the avenue in which he has learned commitment, built community, and deepened his walk with Christ.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/53743683672_8a828e0f11_o.JPG" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/53743683672_8a828e0f11_o.JPG"><media:title>Josh Pierantoni </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/53743683672_8a828e0f11_o.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:18:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7993</s:story_id></item><item><title>Matthew Storer Claims Second RMAC Runner of the Week Honor</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/15/mens-cross-country-matthew-storer-claims-second-rmac-runner-of-the-week-honor.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/15/mens-cross-country-matthew-storer-claims-second-rmac-runner-of-the-week-honor.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Matthew Storer  " src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/15/IMG_4101.JPG" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) announced their runner of the week on Wednesday, and after a tremendous race at the Lewis Crossover, Matthew Storer has claimed the honor for the second time this season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/IMG_4101.JPG" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/IMG_4101.JPG"><media:title>Matthew Storer  </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/IMG_4101.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7985</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men Claim Impressive Lewis Crossover Victory on Busy Two Meet Day for Cross Country</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/11/mens-cross-country-men-claim-impressive-lewis-crossover-victory-on-busy-two-meet-day-for-cross-country.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/10/11/mens-cross-country-men-claim-impressive-lewis-crossover-victory-on-busy-two-meet-day-for-cross-country.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/11/JASO0903.jpg" /><br /><br />HAYS, KS | ROMEOVILLE, IL- Cross Country headed to the Lewis Crossover in Illinois and the FHSU Tiger Open in Kansas on Saturday as the teams ran a majority of their teams across the two meets. An incredible performance from the men at the Lewis Crossover resulted in a crucial victory as the team went an incredible 37-0 on the day. A 14th place finish from the women in Illinois capped a busy day of action across two states.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/11/JASO0903.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/11/JASO0903.jpg"><media:title>MXC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/11/JASO0903.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:56:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7981</s:story_id></item><item><title>CCU Continue Season at Roadrunners Invitational in Denver</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/9/20/womens-cross-country-ccu-continue-season-at-roadrunners-invitational-in-denver.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/9/20/womens-cross-country-ccu-continue-season-at-roadrunners-invitational-in-denver.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WXC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/20/JASO1977.jpg" /><br /><br />DENVER, CO- Cross Country continued their season with their second meet on Saturday at the Roadrunners Invitational at Washington Park. The women claimed 6th place while the men took 5th overall.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/20/JASO1977.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/20/JASO1977.jpg"><media:title>WXC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/20/JASO1977.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:58:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7956</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Cross Country Moves up to #5, Women up to #19 in Latest USTFCCCA Poll</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/9/17/mens-cross-country-moves-up-to-5-women-up-to-19-in-latest-ustfccca-poll.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/9/17/mens-cross-country-moves-up-to-5-women-up-to-19-in-latest-ustfccca-poll.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="XC" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/17/JASO2543.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their week 1 Coaches' Poll on Wednesday, and after stellar starts to the season, The Cougars men have climbed to #5 and the women have jumped to #19 in the latest poll.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/17/JASO2543.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/17/JASO2543.jpg"><media:title>XC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/17/JASO2543.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:32:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7952</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>