Cross Country

Cross Country Season Begins; Leighton, Becker Garner First Awards

BOSTON – The cross country season began last weekend with five America East programs in action. The men of Stony Brook won their home invite while Vermont also hosted a meet and the Catamounts placed second in women’s team scoring.
 
The 2021 #AEXC Championships will be held by the University of New Hampshire on October 29.
 
Here are the week #1 awards:
 
Female Performer of the Week
Jane Leighton, Vermont – Sr., Amherst, N.H.
  • Won the Vermont Invitational 5K with a time of 17:55.40.
  • Leighton was more than 17 seconds ahead of the pack.
  • This is her first career #AEXC Performer of the Week award.
 
Male Performer of the Week
Robert Becker, Stony Brook – Sr., Hurley, N.Y.
  • Won the Stony Brook Invite 6K.
  • His 19:06.50 time helped lead the Seawolves to a team victory.
  • This is his second #AEXC weekly honor.
 
 
2021 Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 8 – Female Performer of the Week: Jane Leighton, Vermont; Male Performer of the Week: Robert Becker, Stony Brook
 
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