<?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=wcross</link><description>Latest news items for Colorado Christian University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://ccucougars.com/rss?path=wcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><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>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><item><title>Colorado Christian Start the Year with a Bang at UCCS Rust Buster</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/9/6/mens-cross-country-colorado-christian-start-the-year-with-a-bang-at-uccs-rust-buster.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/9/6/mens-cross-country-colorado-christian-start-the-year-with-a-bang-at-uccs-rust-buster.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/2025/9/6/JASO0515.jpg" /><br /><br />COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- The cross country season kicked off on Saturday as the Cougars headed south to run in the UCCS Rust Buster at Monument Valley Park. It was an excellent effort from CCU as the women's team placed third and the men's team closed out a first place finish with a dominant effort]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/6/JASO0515.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/6/JASO0515.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/2025/9/6/JASO0515.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 6 Sep 2025 22:38:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7940</s:story_id></item><item><title>Josh Pierantoni Returns to CCU as Assistant Cross Country/ Track &amp; Field Coach</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/7/29/mens-cross-country-josh-pierantoni-returns-to-ccu-as-assistant-cross-country-track-field-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/7/29/mens-cross-country-josh-pierantoni-returns-to-ccu-as-assistant-cross-country-track-field-coach.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="JP" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/7/29/GRA_0399H_Harrison_4_7_23H_Harrison_4_21_23.NEF.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- Colorado Christian Athletics is excited to announce the return of CCU All-American Josh Pierantoni as the new Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. The veteran runner will join Lyndsey Marshall and Head Coach Evan Verbal as they gear up for the cross country season this fall, bringing years of experience on what it takes to succeed in the RMAC and at the national level.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/29/GRA_0399H_Harrison_4_7_23H_Harrison_4_21_23.NEF.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/29/GRA_0399H_Harrison_4_7_23H_Harrison_4_21_23.NEF.jpg"><media:title>JP</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/7/29/GRA_0399H_Harrison_4_7_23H_Harrison_4_21_23.NEF.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:51:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7924</s:story_id></item><item><title>Shannon King Named CSC First Team Academic All-American</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/7/17/womens-track-and-field-shannon-king-named-csc-first-team-academic-all-american.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/7/17/womens-track-and-field-shannon-king-named-csc-first-team-academic-all-american.aspx</guid><category>Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Shannon King" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/4/1/DSC_9306__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- The College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced their Academic All-America Teams for Track & Field and Cross Country, and after maintaining a perfect GPA throughout the year, Shannon King has earned herself a spot on the First Team to close her career with one final impressive accolade.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/1/DSC_9306__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/1/DSC_9306__1_.jpg"><media:title>Shannon King</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/1/DSC_9306__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:56:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>20</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7920</s:story_id></item><item><title>Colorado Christian Claim 59th in Final Learfield Directors Cup Standings</title><link>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/6/10/mens-golf-colorado-christian-claim-59th-in-final-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</link><guid>https://ccucougars.com/news/2025/6/10/mens-golf-colorado-christian-claim-59th-in-final-learfield-directors-cup-standings.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Volleyball, Softball, Women's Track and Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Learfield 24-25" src="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/6/10/learfield.jpg" /><br /><br />LAKEWOOD, CO- The Learfield Directors Cup final standings came out today as all spring sports have come to a close at the DII level. With 7 different sports garnering points in the NCAA postseason, the Cougars claimed 55th as part of another highly successful season as they continue to send more and more teams to the playoffs and see strong results.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/10/learfield.jpg" /><media:content url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/10/learfield.jpg"><media:title>Learfield 24-25</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://ccucougars.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/6/10/learfield.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:47:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>5</s:sport_id><s:story_id>7915</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>