Polishing off an unprecedented era of cross country domination, Christopher Newport placed third during the NCAA National Championships at the North Farm Course in Elsah, Illinois on November 18, 2017. Wrapping up their third straight appearance at the national competition, the Captains set a new standard for success while earning the school's first podium finish. Headlining a roster that included three All-Americans, Grayson Reid led the way with a fifth-place finish at the NCAA meet.