<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://westminstergriffins.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Westminster University Athletics</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/rss.aspx?path=mcross</link><description>Latest news items for Westminster University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://westminstergriffins.com/rss?path=mcross" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Griffins Race to New Personal Bests at SF State Invitational</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/10/12/mens-cross-country-griffins-race-to-new-personal-bests-at-sf-state-invitational.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/10/12/mens-cross-country-griffins-race-to-new-personal-bests-at-sf-state-invitational.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="XC SF" src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/12/thumbnail_IMG_1241.jpg" /><br /><br />
The Griffins posted multiple personal bests and all-time marks at the SF State Invitational, building momentum ahead of the RMAC Championships on October 25.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/12/thumbnail_IMG_1241.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/12/thumbnail_IMG_1241.jpg"><media:title>XC SF</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/12/thumbnail_IMG_1241.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:16:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19479</s:story_id></item><item><title>Thompson and Cottino Shine at Bengal Invite</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/10/3/mens-cross-country-thompson-and-cottino-shine-at-bengal-invite.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/10/3/mens-cross-country-thompson-and-cottino-shine-at-bengal-invite.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Liam Thompson XC" src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/4/WMXC2025_09_12__166.jpg" /><br /><br />Pocatello, ID - The Westminster cross country teams showcased grit and progress at the Bengal Invite in Pocatello, Idaho, taking on a deep field of Division I and conference opponents. The men were led by standout efforts from Liam Thompson and Elliot Vargas, while the women's side gained valuable experience against strong competition. Both squads left the meet with momentum as they continue to build toward the championship portion of their season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/4/WMXC2025_09_12__166.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/4/WMXC2025_09_12__166.jpg"><media:title>Liam Thompson XC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/4/WMXC2025_09_12__166.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 3 Oct 2025 17:50:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19467</s:story_id></item><item><title>Westminster XC Battles At First Ever Home Meet</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/9/12/mens-cross-country-westminster-xc-battles-at-first-ever-home-meet.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/9/12/mens-cross-country-westminster-xc-battles-at-first-ever-home-meet.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cross Country BYU Invitational " src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/12/WMXC2025_09_05__076.jpg" /><br /><br />The Westminster Griffins delivered strong individual performances at the 2025 Beehive Invitational, with Liam Thompson leading the men and Ashley Cottino setting the pace for the women. Each athlete pushed through the challenging course, as they prepare for the important meets ahead.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/12/WMXC2025_09_05__076.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/12/WMXC2025_09_05__076.jpg"><media:title>Cross Country BYU Invitational </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/12/WMXC2025_09_05__076.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:35:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19443</s:story_id></item><item><title>Griffins Compete at Autumn Classic in Orem</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/9/5/mens-cross-country-griffins-compete-at-autumn-classic-in-orem.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/9/5/mens-cross-country-griffins-compete-at-autumn-classic-in-orem.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="BYU Autumn Classic" src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/9/6/WMXC2025_09_05__138.jpg" /><br /><br />The Westminster cross country teams took part in their second meet of the season Friday morning at the Autumn Classic in Orem]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/6/WMXC2025_09_05__138.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/6/WMXC2025_09_05__138.jpg"><media:title>BYU Autumn Classic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/9/6/WMXC2025_09_05__138.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2025 15:59:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19431</s:story_id></item><item><title>Westminster and Utah to Host 2025 Beehive Invitational at Sugar House Park</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/8/28/mens-cross-country-westminster-and-utah-to-host-2025-beehive-invitational-at-sugar-house-park.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/8/28/mens-cross-country-westminster-and-utah-to-host-2025-beehive-invitational-at-sugar-house-park.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC 2024 " src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg" /><br /><br />Salt Lake City, Utah – Westminster University and the University of Utah will co-host the 2025 Beehive Invitational cross country meet on Friday, September 12, at Sugar House Park. The women's 5K will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the men's 7K at 10:45 a.m. Admission is free for all spectators.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg"><media:title>MXC 2024 </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:07:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19427</s:story_id></item><item><title>2024–2025 Griffin All-Iron Team</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/4/30/general-2024-2025-griffin-all-iron-team.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2025/4/30/general-2024-2025-griffin-all-iron-team.aspx</guid><category>General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Track &amp; Field, Men's Alpine Ski, Women's Alpine Ski</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2024-25 Iron Team" src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/4/30/Screenshot_2025-04-30_at_11.15.08_AM.png" /><br /><br />Westminster Wellness and Performance Science Celebrates Exceptional Student-Athletes: Announcing the 2024–2025 Griffin All-Iron Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/30/Screenshot_2025-04-30_at_11.15.08_AM.png" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/30/Screenshot_2025-04-30_at_11.15.08_AM.png"><media:title>2024-25 Iron Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/4/30/Screenshot_2025-04-30_at_11.15.08_AM.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:06:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19408</s:story_id></item><item><title>Griffins Cross Country Teams Wrap Up Fall Season at RMAC Championships</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/10/30/mens-cross-country-griffins-cross-country-teams-wrap-up-fall-season-at-rmac-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/10/30/mens-cross-country-griffins-cross-country-teams-wrap-up-fall-season-at-rmac-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MXC 2024 " src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg" /><br /><br />The Westminster Griffins Men's and Women's Cross Country teams concluded their fall season this past weekend at the RMAC Championships. Competing against a highly competitive field, both teams gave strong efforts to finish the season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg"><media:title>MXC 2024 </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_3056.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:56:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19243</s:story_id></item><item><title>Griffins Compete at South Central Regional Cross Country Championships</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/11/14/mens-cross-country-griffins-compete-at-south-central-regional-cross-country-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/11/14/mens-cross-country-griffins-compete-at-south-central-regional-cross-country-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="No alternative text provided." src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_6255.jpg" /><br /><br />Denver, CO - The Westminster Men's and Women's Cross Country teams competed the at the South Central Regional Championships, facing off against top competitors in the region.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_6255.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_6255.jpg"><media:title /></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/10/30/IMG_6255.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:18:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19261</s:story_id></item><item><title>Griffins Compete at College of Southern Idaho XC Classic</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/9/7/mens-cross-country-cross-country-ends-trip-in-idaho-falls.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/9/7/mens-cross-country-cross-country-ends-trip-in-idaho-falls.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CC 2024 graphic" src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/9/7/Promo.jpg" /><br /><br />TWIN FALLS, ID – The Westminster Men's and Women's Cross Country teams competed at the College of Southern Idaho XC Classic, where the Men's team finished fourth overall and the Women's team placed fifth.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/7/Promo.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/7/Promo.jpg"><media:title>CC 2024 graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/7/Promo.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Sep 2024 05:17:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19189</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cross Country Opened Up Season At Utah State</title><link>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/9/6/mens-cross-country-cross-country-opened-up-season-at-utah-state.aspx</link><guid>https://westminstergriffins.com/news/2024/9/6/mens-cross-country-cross-country-opened-up-season-at-utah-state.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="new xc 2024" src="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2024/9/6/Track_Time_-_Landscape.jpg" /><br /><br />Logan, UT – The Westminster University Men's and Women's Cross Country teams kicked off their 2024 season at the Utah State Alumni Challenge, held at the Steve and Dona Reeder Cross Country Course. Competing against strong programs, the Griffins faced tough competition and gained valuable experience to build upon as the season progresses.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/6/Track_Time_-_Landscape.jpg" /><media:content url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/6/Track_Time_-_Landscape.jpg"><media:title>new xc 2024</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://westminstergriffins.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2024/9/6/Track_Time_-_Landscape.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 6 Sep 2024 12:27:00 MST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>19186</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>