The Puma's are ranked third, just behind in-state rival Mesa Community College and Wallace State-Hanceville Community College (AL). The Pumas have two returners from last year's NJCAA DII National Championship second-place team, led by seventh-place finisher Laynee Hollech. 

 

The Pumas kick off the 2025 season on September 13 at the Cougar Challenge at Cal State University - San Marcos Riverside in San Marcos, CA. The Pumas are led by head coach David Barney, who is in his 30th year at the helm of Puma Cross Country. 

 

You can read more about the USTFCCCA preseason poll here.