Cougar Cross Country Ready to Race

The College of Charleston men’s and women’s cross country programs have released their 2014 schedules.

The women’s team returns a talented cast that includes Hayley McMahon, Trish Rein and Carlee Cassidy.

The men’s team will be anchored by returning runners Mackenzie Johnston and all-conference selection Adam Seften.

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Buoyed by an accomplished group of newcomers, both programs will look to build on last year’s success as they continue their ascent in the highly competitive Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

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“We have some variety in our schedule this year,” said head coach Amy Seago. “The main objective, of course, is for the team to perform optimally at the conference championship in November.”

The Cougars kick off their season on Aug. 29, 2014, at the Coastal Carolina Invitational, a 5k event in Conway, S.C.

RELATED: See the full 2014 cross country schedule.

The Cougars will get their first look at the conference championship course when they head to the Cod Fish Bowl Meets in Boston on Sept. 27, 2014.

The postseason kicks off on Nov. 1, 2014, when the College heads back to Boston for the CAA Championships.

“We are looking to improve upon our 2013 season,” said Seago. “Our seniors are extremely motivated to end on a high note and our incoming class is eager to add to the mix. Both our men’s and our women’s teams have a talented core and I expect us to have our best team effort in the history of the program this season.”