Women's Runner of the Week
Paula Merino, Central Michigan, Freshman Men's Runner of the Week Alec Omell, Central Michigan, Senior
Event Name: Oakland Dual Meet (3K)
Finish in Event: 9th
Finishing Time: 21:52.7
Merino crossed the finish line first to lead a trio of freshmen at the Oakland Dual Meet, coming in at 11:27. She led a group of six Chippewa women at the Oakland Dual, which should do wonders for her confidence moving forward. The youth movement at the front bodes well for a young leadership core to emerge in the coming seasons.
Event Name: Oakland Dual Meet (4K)
Finish in Event: 6th
Finishing Time: 12:39
Omell paced a group of five Chippewa runners at the Oakland Dual Meet.