Men’s Cross Country 10th in Latest USTFCCCA Ranking

October 17, 2025- - The Lorain County Community College men's cross country team continues to make its mark on the national stage, coming in at No. 10 in the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NJCAA Division III National Coaches' Poll. 

The Commodores have been powered this season by top runners Franco Gallo(Avon, Ohio/Avon HS) and Jared Robinson(Grafton, Ohio/Midview HS), who have consistently led the team throughout the fall. 

At the Ohio Wesleyan Invitationallast weekend, the duo once again delivered strong performances against a deep and competitive field of more than 200 runners.  Robinson placed 26th overall, while Gallo crossed the line in 51st, helping solidify LCCC's spot among the top programs in the nation. 

Next Up: 

The Commodores will wrap up their regular season at the Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble on Saturday, October 18, which is scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m.