INDIANAPOLIS – Rockhurst freshman Elijah Smith and junior Carrington Hessen 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 Tuesday.
MEN'S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Elijah Smith, Rockhurst
Fr. | Raymore, Mo.
Major: Nursing
Team Results: 11th/21 Teams (326 Points) at Gans Creek Classic (9/25)
- Placed 32nd out of 257 competitors
- Recorded 8K time of 25:49.8
- Earns first-ever Runner of the Week Award for the Hawks
WOMEN'S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Carrington Hessen, Rockhurst
Jr. | Tulsa, Okla.
Major: International Studies
Team Results: 9th/23 Teams (191 Points) at Gans Creek Classic (9/25)
- Took first place out of 255 runners
- Posted 6K time of 20:48.2
- Earns second career Runner of the Week Award (9/9/26)
- Last Hawks' Runner of the Week: Carrington Hessen (9/9/26)