Taylor Men Rise to No. 12 in Latest Poll

NAIA Release

UPLAND, Ind. – The Trojans rose eleven spots all the way up to No. 12, their highest ranking of the season, in the latest NAIA Top-25 Poll after a season-best race in the Blazing Tiger NAIA. 

The Trojans' time of 2:05.50 was the fourth-fastest in program history, and Nathan Burns put up a personal best time of 24:36.1, which puts him as the sixth-fastest runner in program history. 

Ryan Hanak had his breakout race of the season, finishing in 12th, which had him as the second Trojan to cross the finish line at 24:50.6. Ten runners in total posted personal bests in the meet, with the final three of the top five among those ten in Luke Harber, Ben Eiffert, and Zach McKowen. 

Taylor (63-24) will now prepare to race in the Crossroads League Championships, which features five ranked squads and one receiving votes on Friday, November 3, in Upland, Indiana.