KANSAS CITY, Mo. — According to an announcement from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) on Thursday, the Montreat College men's cross country team is in the national ratings release for the 40th consecutive poll. This time, the Cavaliers are receiving votes in the NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25.

Montreat received 65 points in the voting process, 11 points ahead of Spring Arbor (Mich.) and 11 points behind Carroll (Mont.). Cumberlands (Ky.) remained atop the poll with 528 points and 17 first-place votes.

The Cavs last competed on Sept. 4 at the Bruins XC Night Classic in Greenville, S.C. Running in a 6K race that featured several NCAA programs, the Cavs secured fourth place with 121 team points.

Newcomer Angel Cruz paced the Cavaliers in the field, placing fourth among 111 participants with a time of 19:48.8. The Cape Coral, Fla. native was named the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week following his performance.

For the complete NAIA Men's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25, click here.

The Cavs return to action on Friday, Sept. 25, at the Tryon Western NC XC Showcase in Mill Spring, N.C. The race is scheduled for 6:40 p.m.