The Crusader cross country teams open their seasons on Friday with the 26th annual Crusader Open. They will be running against Notre Dame, IUPUI, and Western Michigan's women's team.

Six-meet slate will send the Brown and Gold to Canada after opening weekend at Crusader Open on Sept. 5th; head coach Mike Straubel eyes top three finishes for both men's and women's squads as depth appears poised to emerge.

Valparaiso placed eight student-athletes across five sports on the Horizon League Fall Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office this afternoon.