JONESBORO– Arkansas State Director of Track and Field and Cross-Country Dr. Jim Patchell and head cross country coach Jesse Duvall unveiled the 2023 cross country schedule Tuesday.
A-State opens the year at the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic (Sept. 2), followed by another trip to the Bluff City for the Rhodes Invitational (Sept. 16). The Scarlet and Black then travel across the state to the Chile Pepper Festival (Sept. 29) in Fayetteville to conclude the first month of the season.
The Red Wolves’ final pre-conference tune-up comes in the form of a trip to Bryan-College Station, Texas, for the highly-competitive Arturo Barrios Invitational (Oct. 13). A-State then looks to continue its run of success at the league level, competing in the Sun Belt Conference Championships, held Oct. 28 in Foley, Ala.
On Nov. 10, Arkansas State vies for a coveted bid at the national meet, returning to Fayetteville for the South Central Regional Championships. The NCAA Championships, should an A-State team or individual qualify, will be held Nov. 18 in Charlottesville, Va.
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Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from Arkansas State University Sports Information, Caleb Garner.
