INDIANAPOLIS – Lewis University sophomore Owen Thomas and Missouri S&T senior Emma Puetz have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Runners of the Week in men’s and women’s cross country, respectively, it was announced by the league office Wednesday.
MEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Owen Thomas, #19 Lewis
So. | Valparaiso, Ind.
Major: Human Resource Management
Team Results: 2nd/8 Teams (49 Points) at Flyer/Flames Challenge (9/1)
- Finished fifth overall and first among non-Division I runners in field of 86 with 6K time of 19.17.60
- Earns first career Runner of the Week Award
- Last Flyers’ Runner of the Week: Sean Ryan (9/7/22)
WOMEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Emma Puetz, Missouri S&T
Sr. | Rolla, Mo.
Major: Geology and Paleontology
Team Results: 6th/15 Teams (62 Points) at Bearcat Invite (9/1)
- Finished second in 102-runner field on 5K course with time of 18:30.21
- Earns first-ever Runner of the Week Award for Missouri S&T