In reply to the comment about Irv Ray being the best coach in the state of Missouri, I wouldn't say Irv Ray will be the best coach in the state of Missouri. There are several good coaches and yes, I am very familiar with Irv Ray's credentials. He has done a very good job everywhere he has been. A good coach no doubt.
You might do your research on some of the other schools in the area that are DI, DII, DIII.
Truman State has consistently had good cross country teams forever, and last year no one in Missouri would of, could beat them or even come close. They were 4th at NCAA II behind Western State, Adams State and Abilene Christian and Truman has all local Missouri kids to work with.
Wash U out of St. Louis will also have a very strong team on both sides. They don't get as much recogniton because they are in the brutal DIII central region for xc with all of the top teams in the country, but they won their xc conference and only look to get better.
SWMS women's team was the best in the MVC last year and should have a good shot at qualifying for NCAA's this year.
There are others as well, just some info.
Best wishes to all on their season.