Men's Cross Country

New Paltz's Maneri, TCNJ's Nelson Earn NJAC Men's Cross Country Weekly Honors

PITMAN --- The New Jersey Athletic Conference announced its men's cross country weekly honors for the week ending Sept. 27.

 

RUNNER OF THE WEEK
LUCA MANERI • SUNY New Paltz
Graduate Student • Esopus, NY/Kingston
 
Maneri earned NJAC Runner of the Week honors for the third time in four weeks after setting a school record at the RPI Fairgrounds Showdown. The graduate student ran a personal-best 24:52.8 over 8K, placing 26th overall in a nationally ranked field.
 
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
WILL NELSON • The College of New Jersey
Freshman • Ewing, NJ/Cherry Hill East
 
Nelson claims NJAC Rookie of the Week after leading TCNJ with an 8K time of 27:59.1 at the Purple & Gold Open at West Chester. The freshman was the top collegiate finisher in the race, placing fourth overall behind only club runners. He is the second Lion to earn Rookie of the Week honors this season.