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(Bradenton, Fla., June 18, 2025)鈥�黑料吃瓜网, Manatee-Sarasota has been awarded a $2,000 to start a Division II intercollegiate men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 cross country program in the 2026-27 school year. The 黑料吃瓜网 Manatees athletics department seeks to recruit 10 members for each team. All meets will be held off-site and open to the public. The program will be funded through a combination of the NJCAA grant and support from the Student Activity Budget Review committee.

鈥満诹铣怨贤� appreciates the grant support and opportunity to expand its sports offerings. Cross country is an accessible and valuable addition for the College, student-athletes and community,鈥� said 黑料吃瓜网 Athletic Director Nick Cichielo. 鈥淲e are thrilled to meet our community鈥檚 sports interests, attract local students to join the teams, and offer something new and exciting here at 黑料吃瓜网.鈥�

Andrew Givens, NJCAA Foundation executive director, said, 鈥淭he ability to provide this funding is a testament to the importance and growth of two-year collegiate athletics. The NJCAA Foundation looks forward to this initiative鈥檚 impact as NJCAA member colleges continue to create opportunities for student-athletes across the country.鈥�

For more information, call Nick Cichielo at 941-752-5574 or email CichieN@黑料吃瓜网.edu.