Cross Country News

XC Athletes of the Week - Week 5

VANCOUVER, WA -- Congratulations to the NWAACC Cross Country Athletes of the Week.

MEN
Justin Yoke (Spokane, Sophomore)
-- Event: 8 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 26:01 at NWAACC Preview/Everett Invitational
Nominators' Comments:

• "Justin ran a tough race going out hard then fading a bit and putting on a furious kick to get second place. Great race on a challenging course!"
• "Impressive 2nd place finish with the contenders for NWAACC."
• "Raced smart and put him up at the front of the pack in the NWAACC."

WOMEN
Mikel Elliott (Spokane, Sophomore)
-- Event: 5 Kilometer Cross Country; Mark: 18:25 at NWAACC Preview/Everett Invitational
Nominator Comments:

• "Mikel ran by herself for most of the race and looked really comfortable. Ran almost the same time as at Willamette on a course that ran 20-30 seconds slower."

Previous Selections
Week 4 (view)
Ray Miller (Treasure Valley, Sophomore)
Susanna Fleming (Treasure Valley, Freshman)

Week 3 (view)
Michael Maisonville (Lane, Freshman)
Mikel Elliott (Spokane, Sophomore)

Week 2 (view)
Bryton Reim (Everett, Sophomore)
Teresa Lawson (Clackamas, Freshman)

Week 1 (view)
Nathan Richards (Clark, Sophomore)
Holly Meler (Clark, Sophomore)