New Orleans, LA - The Montclair State University Cross Country team moved earned its highest regional ranking in program history, as announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Tuesday afternoon.

The Red Hawks moved up to seventh in the week's regional rankings for the first time in the history of the program. It comes on the heels of a very successful first half of the season for Montclair that included taking first at the Bill Fritz Open on September 11, being the top Division III program with a fourth place finish at the NJIT Invitational, and a pair of individual awards with two New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week accolades for MADISON BERNHARD.

Montclair will compete in the Rowan Border Battle on Saturday, October 17. The meet is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM in Logan Township, NJ.