The Oregon men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off 2013 in Fairview, Ore. at the PSU Vikings Classic Friday evening. The defending champion Oregon women’s team started the road to defending their title with a win in the dual meet, beating Oregon State 22-33, Portland 16-30, and Portland State 15-45. The women’s team came in to Friday’s meet ranked third in the country after losing three members of their championship team to graduation. Junior Megan Patrignelli came across first, followed by Oregon teammate Molly Grabill.

On the men’s side, number 12 Oregon placed two runners in the top three with Ryan Pickering finishing second and Daniel Winn third. Eighth ranked Portland won the meet, however, beating Oregon 25-31. The Ducks were victorious against Portland State, 15-45.

Oregon’s next meet is September 27 in Boston’s Franklin Park, site of the Boston College Invitational.