7/31/2024 12:00:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, General
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Dragon Pesic is pleased to unveil the Royals' 2024 regular season schedule. The campaign features six meets, including two in Charlotte.Â
The season begins on Sept. 6 right up the road with the Friday Night Lights Elon Opener in Elon, N.C. before heading back to the Queen City on Sept. 13 at McAlpine Park - a meet in which the men's squad took first place in last season. The Royals will then finish up the month of September in South Carolina at Winthrop Farm on Sep. 28.Â
In October, Queens will host another meet - The Royals Cross Country Challenge - at McAlpine on Oct. 11. The week after, Queens will head to Panprama Farms XC Invitational for the second year in a row to face competition in Earlysville, Va. on Oct. 19.Â
The Atlantic Sun Championships will be held on the first week of November in Deland, Fla. after being held in Nashville, Tenn. last season.
SEASON AT A GLANCE
- Friday Night Lights Elon Opener: September 6 | Elon, N.C
- Queens City Invite: September 13 |Â McAlpine Creek Park (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Adidas Winthrop Invitational: September 28 | Rock Hill, S.C.
- Royals Cross Country Challenge: October 11 |Â McAlpine Creek Park (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Panorama Farms XC Invitational: October 19 | Earlysville, Va.
- ASUN Championship: November 2 | Deland, Fla.
Head Coach Dragan Pesic, who is beginning his first full year in the role, expressed enthusiasm for the season ahead.
 "I am thrilled to officially begin my first full year as head coach. Leading such a talented team is a tremendous honor," Pesic said. "This season, we welcome many talented freshmen whose potential we are eager to develop. Additionally, our returning athletes are coming back stronger and more motivated than ever. Our goal is clear: to significantly improve our standing in the conference rankings. I am confident that with our team's dedication and hard work, we will not only meet but exceed our expectations."
Fans are encouraged to keep up to date on queensathletics.com for all updates regarding men's and women's cross country.Â
SOCIAL MEDIA
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