WASHINGTON – Georgetown Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach Mitchell Baker was named the Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year on Tuesday by U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). This is the first time Baker has won the award and it comes after one of the most successful seasons in program history.
 
ON THE RECORD
"Congrats on amazing season and so proud to have Coach Baker lead our Women's XC Team. His recognition as the Women's Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of Year is well deserved. This has come with a lot of hard work, and the consistency over the past 3 seasons and is a testament to the culture created by the Coaching Staff and certainly by our Women who have leaned into being a resilient group. We're fortunate to have our tradition of great Cross Country continue here on the Hilltop and it's gratifying to see it recognized with this award going to Coach Baker." – Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Alton McKenzie
 
Baker and the Women Shine
 

• Baker helped bring the Blue & Gray to the top once again as the Hoyas won their third consecutive Women's Cross Country BIG EAST Championship.
• GU was consistently ranked in the top-25 all season and climbed as high as No. 12 at one point during the season.
• After the Blue & Gray won the BIG EAST Cross Country Championship, they went on to win the Mid-Atlantic Championship for the second year in a row.
• Heading into the NCAA Championships, the Hoyas were ranked No. 14 in the nation and wrapped the season with a 10th overall finish at the NCAA Championships.

 
Up Next
 
The Hoyas will begin the indoor track & field Season on December 3 in Lexington, Virginia. The Blue & Gray will compete in the VMI Team Challenge.