By now, there is no doubt that Northern Arizona is the NCAA's most dominant men's cross country program. After all, the Lumberjacks have won six of the last seven NCAA titles, including the past three.
The women's program, however, is on the upswing, too, having made the past four NCAA meets. The NAU women finished sixth at the 2022 meet, which was its best placement since 1991.
With most of the men and women returning next year and strong incoming recruiting classes, both programs are likely to remain at or near the top of the national rankings.
Still, head coach Michael Smith and assistants Becca Pflugrad and Jarred Cornfield aren't resting on their laurels.
They are actively recruiting high school stars.
Recently, the Lumberjacks received commitments from two of the top distance runners in the Class of 2024: Payton ...
