NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Luther Men's Cross Country team was ranked no. 9 for the second week in a row in the regional rankings. The U.S Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released the week 5 edition of the cross country regional rankings on Tuesday Oct. 13th. The Midwest Region did not change any rankings from last week.

Regional Rankings are determined subjectively by a single member coach in each respective region. The regional representative is tasked with weighing returning teams' strength with current season results in determining a rank-order of squad potential. Only USTFCCCA member programs are eligible to receive a ranking. Teams with provisional status within the region may be ranked.

Midwest Region Rankings - Week 4

1. Wartburg College

2. University of Chicago

3. WashU (Mo.)

4. North Central (Ill.)

5. Central College

6. Loras College

7. Simpson College

8. Grinnell College

9. Luther College

10. Nebraska Wesleyan University