In a series of brief recaps, AshfordAthletics.com is taking time to reflect on some key moments from its athletics programs during the fall season. In this final segment, AA.com focuses on men's and women's cross country.

CLINTON, Iowa - Ashford University men's cross country standout Andrew Drinkall of Hooppole, Ill., has never been in a plane before.

In fact, the furthest west he's traveled is Nebraska.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa - The Ashford University women's cross country team closed out the fall season at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championship meet on Saturday at the Lacey Sports Complex, finishing sixth out of eight programs.

CLINTON, Iowa - Sandwiched in between what is turning out to be a jam-packed schedule of Ashford University athletic events on Saturday, the Saints' men's and women's cross country teams will be concluding their season at the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships.

LAMONI, Iowa - The Ashford University women's cross country team wrapped up competition at the Yellow Jacket Invitational hosted by Graceland University on Sunday, its last test before the Midwest Collegiate Conference Championships.