Benedictine Sweeps Heart of America Cross Country Runner of the Week Awards - Week 4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Heart of America Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the Heart of America Cross Country Runners of the Week.
Men's Runner of the Week
Joshua Melendez of Benedictine is this week's Heart of America Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week. Melendez posted a time of 25:45 which was the fifth-best time among NAIA Runners at the event. His 29th place finish against NCAA Div. I, Div. II, NAIA and Junior College programs helped the Ravens to a top-10 finish as a team.
Women's Runner of the Week
Helen Ullrich of Benedictine is this week's Heart of America Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week. Ullrich finished in 58th at the Gans Creek Classic to help the Ravens to a top 10 finish against NCAA Div. I, Div. II, NAIA and Junior College programs. Her time of 23:34 was the sixth best finish among NAIA runners in the race.