FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has released its 2025 men's cross country preseason poll, with Hope College and Calvin University tying for the top spot. Adrian College was projected fifth in the rankings.

Hope and Calvin each totaled 12 points, with the Flying Dutchmen collecting four first-place votes and the Knights securing three. Trine University came in third with 15 points, followed by Kalamazoo, Adrian, Albion, Alma, and Olivet to round out the poll.

The Bulldogs are coming off a strong 2024 campaign, placing fifth at the MIAA Championships with 137 points and finishing 24th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional with 705 points. Leading the way for Adrian is senior Will Houvener, a two-time First Team All-MIAA selection. Houvener placed sixth at last year's league meet (24:48.8) and went on to earn All-Region honors with a 28th-place finish at regionals (25:40.08).

Adrian also returns sophomore Ryan Morris, who finished 33rd at the conference championships (27:28.3), and senior Gavin Shelton, who followed closely in 34th (27:38.6).

The Bulldogs open their 2025 season this Friday at Olivet College, competing in the Olivet 5K.