SACRAMENTO, Calif. --- The #4 Portland Pilots men's cross country team defended their West Region titles today at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with redshirt senior Nick Hauger claiming Portland's second straight individual title and leading Portland to their third team West Region title.
 
"It was a tremendous team effort! I am very proud of all the guys," said head coach Rob Conner. "Noah, Manu, and Caleb all fell down which took a little stream out of their performances, but they hung tough."
 
After Hauger out kicked a strong top pack in the last few hundred meters to finish first overall in (29:42.4), fellow redshirt senior Logan Orndorf was next to cross the line for Portland in 13^th place (29:49.9).
 
"Hauger is running at a new level, he has become an important team leader," continued Conner. "I am very proud of Logan, it was his first race. He improved a lot from last year too. Michael and Noah were impressive as well."
 
Seniors Michael Somers (29:55.5) and Noah Schutte (29:57.0) then finished back to back, crossing the line in 20^th and 21^st, respectively. All four Pilots earned All-West Region honors.
 
Junior Emmanuel Roudolff-Levisse (30:04.7) was the final Pilot to score points for the team, finishing 26^th overall and just missed out on West Region honors. Redshirt junior Caleb Webb (30:04.7) and redshirt freshman Evert Silva (30:49.8) also ran a strong race, placing 35^th and 36^th, respectively.
 
"We are in a good spot and should be optimistic for a great effort next week," said Conner.
 
With a first place finish at the meet, Portland secures the automatic bid to the NCAA Championships, and will mark their 19^th program appearance at the meet. The NCAA XC Championships will take place next weekend in Madison, Wis, on Nov.17.
 
NCAA West Regional
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
November 9, 2018
Results
 
Men's 10k
Teams
1.Portland - 77
2. Washington - 82
3. Boise State - 102
4. Stanford – 110
5. Oregon - 149
6. UCLA - 150
7. Washington State - 218
8. California - 225
9. Gonzaga - 229
10. Cal Poly – 284
11. San Francisco - 296
12. San Jose State - 325
13. Loyola Marymount - 404
14. Arizona State - 405
15. Pepperdine - 418
16. UCSB - 459
17. Idaho - 515
18. Santa Clara - 533
19. Saint Mary's - 563
20. Cal State Fullerton – 601
21. Portland State - 627
22. Seattle U - 644
23. UC Irvine - 676
24. Grand Canyon - 678
25. Sacramento State - 689
26. Long Beach State - 694
27. UC Riverside - 705
28. Eastern Washington - 713
29. San Diego – 813
 
Individuals
1.Nick Hauger (29:42.4)
13. Logan Orndorf (29:49.9)
20. Michael Somers (29:55.5)
21. Noah Schutte (29:57.0)
26. Emmanuel Roudolff-Levisse (30:04.7)
35. Caleb Webb (30:13.5)
36. Evert Silva (30:49.8)