Senior Chelsea Thorsheim placed fifth to pace the Fords at home on Friday evening.

Junior Kelley Riffenburgh finished 62nd as Haverford's five scorers were separated by less than 20 seconds.

Haverford is one of just five institutions in all of Division III that can claim a top-15 ranking for both cross country teams.

Haverford was the top D-III finisher in the Paul Short Brown race at Lehigh University on Saturday as senior Emily Scott paced the effort.

Five Haverford runners placed in the top 25 with sophomore Nora Weathers leading the effort.

Junior Kelley Riffenburgh finished first on Saturday as the varsity team claimed the top five spots at the annual alumnae meet.

The Fords return a handful of veterans that will aim to build off last season's successful campaign that culminated in a 13th-place finish at nationals.

The Fords welcomed Bryn Mawr College and Widener University for the Haverford Opener on Friday evening.

The national preseason poll hints at continued national prominence for both cross country teams.

Both the men's and women's cross country teams are expected to be on the podium at the conference championship meet.