CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State cross country team will begin the 2022 campaign this week, taking part in the Wooster Invitational on Thursday, September 1. Thursday's 4K race will take place at the L.C. Boles Memorial Golf Course on the campus of the College of Wooster.
The Race
Thursday's meet will mark the shortest race for the Vikings this season, as they will be opening the year on a 4K course. Cleveland State will be one of 11 teams competing in the Wooster Invitational, with start time set for 6:00 p.m.
2022 Roster
The Vikings return eight runners that were featured on the roster last year, including the senior duo of Hannah Korte and Emily Nemeth. This returning group will be joined by five newcomers, including four true freshmen.
2022 Schedule
Thursday's race will be the first of seven scheduled meets for the Vikings this season. Cleveland State will participate in five regular season meets, before taking part in the Horizon League Championships at the end of October and the NCAA Regionals during the beginning of November.
Head Coach Jason Hudson
The Vikings will be under the direction of head coach Jason Hudson during the 2022 campaign, as he returns for his fifth season at Cleveland State. Thursday's meet will be a return to his alma mater for Hudson, as he was a four-year letterwinner in cross country and track & field at Wooster.
