Montevallo has announced it will reinstate men’s cross country as the Falcons’ 11th varsity sport beginning in fall 2010. Women’s cross country coach Michael Marquardt will oversee both programs.

“I believe having a men’s and women’s program will help each other become successful,” said Marquardt. “Our university will also be a viable option to young men who might not have even known about Montevallo and what we have to offer in academics as well as collegiate competition.”

Men’s cross country made its debut at Montevallo in 1961. The university fielded a team for five years before discontinuing the sport in 1966. Cross country will be the fifth men’s sport at Montevallo.

Montevallo will become the 10th Peach Belt Conference school to sponsor men’s cross country, joining Armstrong Atlantic State, Augusta State, Clayton State, Columbus State, Flagler, Francis Marion, Georgia College, North Georgia and UNC Pembroke.