Monday, September 29, 2008

Zac Ross earns NCAC weekly honor

Allegheny sophomore Zac Ross (Meadville, PA/Meadville Area) has been named the North Coast Athletic Conference men's cross country athlete of the week for his performance at the Allegheny Classic.

Ross won the Allegheny Classic, defeating of field of 36 runners with a time of 26:20 over eight kilometers to lead the Gators to a first-place finish out of three teams.

In three races this season, Ross has helped Allegheny to two first-place team finishes and a second-place finish while managing two second-place finishes as an individual in addition to claiming the top spot this week.

The Gators are in action next on Oct. 4 at Pre-Nationals, hosted by Hanover.

Allegheny is currently ranked 17th nationally by the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association.

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