INDIANAPOLIS – McKendree junior Keveroy Venson and senior Sophia Paschal were named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions 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
Keveroy Venson, McKendree
Jr. | Linstead, Jamaica
Major: Business Administration
Team Results: 1st/9 Teams (62 Points) at Greenville Classic (10/17)
- Finished third in 80-competitor field
- Recorded 8K time of 26:45.40
- Helped McKendree to team win over eight other squads
- Earns first career Runner of the Week Award
- Last Bearcats' Runner of the Week: John Bush (9/27/23)
WOMEN'S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Sophia Paschal, McKendree
Sr. | Godfrey, Ill.
Major: Elementary Education
Team Results: 3rd/8 Teams (92 Points) at Greenville Classic (10/17)
- Placed eighth in 70-competitor field
- Registered personal-best 5K time of 19:59.04
- Earns second career Runner of the Week Award (9/27/23)
- Last Bearcats' Runner of the Week: Sophia Paschal (9/27/23)