For a program that has seen a string of all-region athletes in the last decade, Chris Snell was the first all-region athlete for the men’s cross country program nearly two decades ago. Snell finished fourth at the Atlantic Regional Championship in 2004 and secured his spot at the NCAA Division II National Championship where he finished 51st. Overall, Snell was a three-time All-WVIAC First Team performer in cross country never finishing lower than sixth from 2003-06. Snell helped the Mountain Lions capture their first conference championship in nearly 40 years with a title in 2004—also the first of five men’s cross country conference crowns for head coach Mike Cox. During the spring of 2004, Snell was the runner-up in the 1,500-meter run on the track to earn All-WVIAC Second Team.