PORTLAND, Ore. – The Lewis & Clark men’s and women’s cross country teams are set to battle the Linfield Wildcats on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in the home opener for each school. The Pioneers and Wildcats will meet up at McIver State Park for a head-to-head battle, with the women’s squads getting things started at 4:45 p.m. with the men following shortly after.

The Pioneer women will look to balance out their blend of returning runners and new runners, which includes All-West Region runner Hannah Palmer. The Pioneers return seven other runners, while adding six true freshmen to the lineup, plus track athlete Kirsten Fix.

Karl Dickman, coming off a great junior campaign last season, will pace the men’s side. Fellow returning runners John Roberts, Asa Weiss and Lars Steier will join Dickman. The four true freshmen on the squad aren’t to be counted out, providing the Pioneers with depth and enthusiasm.

Following the dual with Linfield, the Pioneers will host the Lewis & Clark Invitational on Satruday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m., also at McIver State Park.