New Braunfels, Texas – Hardin-Simmons has been picked to finish first in the 2026 American Southwest Conference Men’s Cross Country Poll, following a vote by conference head coaches and sports information directors.
Hardin-Simmons and McMurry finished tied with 33 points, with Hardin-Simmons earning the top spot after a 6-4 runoff vote. East Texas Baptist and Mary Hardin-Baylor also tied with 31 points, with ETBU securing third place after a 7-3 runoff vote.
Five of the Runners to Watch were named to 2025 All-Conference teams following last year’s ASC Championship. The 2026 ASC Championship will be hosted in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday, October 31.
2026 Preseason Poll
- Hardin-Simmons
- McMurry
- East Texas Baptist
- Mary Hardin-Baylor
- Schreiner
2026 Runners to Watch
| Name |
Class |
School |
| Ryan Anderson * |
Sr. |
Mary Hardin-Baylor |
| Jeremiah Calderon * |
So. |
Mary Hardin-Baylor |
| Sean Dansby |
Sr. |
Schreiner |
| Isaac Gonzales |
Sr. |
McMurry |
| Tyler Jordan * |
So. |
East Texas Baptist |
| Nico Lopez |
So. |
Schreiner |
| Nathan Oxte * |
Jr. |
Hardin-Simmons |
| Roger Ramirez |
Sr. |
McMurry |
| Chance Stewart |
Fr. |
East Texas Baptist |
| Tate Strange * |
So. |
Hardin-Simmons |
* 2025 All-Conference