The South Atlantic Conference Announces AstroTurf SAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week, Oct. 8
David Cooper of Tusculum and Chloe Newell of Lenoir-Rhyne 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) – David Cooper of Tusculum and Chloe Newell of Lenoir-Rhyne have been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week, respectively, the League announced today.
Cooper, a senior from Greenville, Tenn., turned in his fastest 8K time of his career as he crossed the line in 26:02.63 at the Greater Louisville Classic over the weekend. He finished seventh overall in a highly competitive field to post the fourth-fastest 8K time in Tusculum history.
Newell, a junior from Tucson, Ariz., finished sixth out of 405 runners in the silver race at the Greater Louisville Classic. She finished the 5K course in 18:50 as the Bears finished 11th in their division.
Also nominated for Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week: Noah Cook (Coker) and Nepolian Patel (Wingate).
Also nominated for Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week: Shauntel Smullen (Coker) andAlyssa Johnson (Wingate).
2014 AstroTurf SAC Men's Cross Country Runners of the Week
Sept. 10 - Derek Gibson, Mars Hill
Sept. 17 - Alex Griggs, Mars Hill
Sept. 24 - Jimmy Hollingsworth, Queens
Oct. 1 - Alex Griggs, Mars Hill
Oct. 8 - David Cooper, Tusculum
2014 AstroTurf Women's SAC Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week
Sept. 10 - Megan Wright, Queens
Sept. 17 - Jessica Viscusi, Mars Hill
Sept. 24 - Megan Wright, Queens
Oct. 1 - Jessica Viscusi, Mars Hill
Oct. 8 - Chloe Newell, Lenoir-Rhyne