The South Atlantic Conference Announces AstroTurf SAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week
Derek Gibson of Mars Hill and Megan Wright of Queens have been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Runners of the Week, respectively, the League announced today.
ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – Derek Gibson of Mars Hill and Megan Wright of Queens have been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week, respectively, the League announced today.
Gibson, a senior from Greenville, Tenn., placed first with a time of 27:40 over the 8K course at the Catawba Invitational over the weekend. His time lead the Lions to a first-place finish as a team.
Wright, a senior from Orab, Ohio, turned in a time of 18:25.3 on the 5K course at the Queens Invitational. Her time lead the Royals to the team title at the event.
Also nominated for Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week: Hassan Kiprono (Brevard), Noah Cook (Coker), Ryan Mecca (Lincoln Memorial), David Cooper (Tusculum) and Felix Duchampt (Queens).
Also nominated for Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week: Hannah Cook (Brevard), Shauntel Smullen (Coker), Whitney Elliott (Lincoln Memorial), Jessica Viscusi (Mars Hill) and Samantha Vogt (Tusculum).