BOSTON – The New England Championships were the main event in America East cross country last weekend with five teams competing in the men’s and women’s race at Boston's Franklin Park. The New Hampshire women’s team seized the day, winning their second consecutive title. On the men's side, Vermont had the highest finish, placing sixth out of 27 teams.
Here are this week's award winners –
Male Performer of the Week
Aaron Willingham, Maine – Jr., Farmington, Maine
- Finished seventh overall at the New England Championships in Boston
- Willingham finished the 8K course in a time of 25:30.4
- It is his first #AEXC Performer of the Week award of 2017
Female Performer of the Week
Margaret Champagne, New Hampshire – So., Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Finished fourth overall in the 5K at the New England Championships
- Her time of 18:04 paced the Wildcats to their second straight title
- It is Champagne’s first #AEXC Performer of the Week award this season
Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 6 – Male Performer of the Week: Vann Moffett, Stony Brook; Female Performer of the Week: Kathryn Loughnane, UMass Lowell
Sept. 13 – Male Performer of the Week: Cameron Avery, Stony Brook; Female Performer of the Week: Tiana Guevara, Stony Brook
Sept. 20 – Male Performer of the Week: Dan Schaffer, Binghamton; Female Performer of the Week: Haley Lawrence, Maine
Sept. 27 – Male Performer of the Week: Paul Hogan, UMass Lowell; Female Performer of the Week: Elinor Purrier, New Hampshire
Oct. 4 – Male Performer of the Week: Ryan Udvadia, Albany; Female Performer of the Week: Alexandria Ortega, Stony Brook
Oct. 11 – Male Performer of the Week: Aaron Willingham, Maine; Female Performer of Week: Margaret Champagne, New Hampshire
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