NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Luther Men's Cross Country team was ranked no. 10 in the regional rankings. The U.S Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released the week 7 edition of the cross country regional rankings on Tuesday Nov. 3rd. 

The Norse showed a strong front at the Midwest Conference Championships. Luther took the first and second place spots and three student athletes were recognized with all-conference honors. The team took 3rd place out of ten teams. 

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 7

1. Wartburg College

2. North Central (Ill.)

3. University of Chicago

4. WashU (Mo.)

5. Central College

6. Loras College

7. Simpson College

8. Grinnell College

9. Nebraska Wesleyan University

10. Luther College