(Notre Dame, IN) The Holy Cross Athletic Department announces the hiring of Jason Fransted as Head Coach for the men's and women's cross country teams. Fransted is the third coach in program history. Coach Barstis led the Saints from 2007-09 and will remain on the staff for the 2010 season.

          (Notre Dame, IN) The men's and women's cross country teams did not have to travel far to compete in the National Catholic Invitational. Just a quick jog across the street from the Holy Cross campus the Saints ran their 8k and 5k races at the 9-hole Notre Dame golf course.

     (Defiance, OH) The men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Defiance, OH to compete in the Yellow Jacket Invitational at Defiance College.

          (Notre Dame, IN) Justin Creswell of Riley High School (South Bend, IN) has signed a letter of intent to run cross country for Holy Cross. Creswell brings a wealth of athletic experience to the Saints. He is the second runner to sign with head coach Dave Barstis this year.

          William Sellers (Grafton, OH) signed a letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to run for the Holy Cross College men's cross country team. 2009 will mark the fourth season for cross country competition at Holy Cross.