Baker, Van Spronsen Selected Oct. 9 MIAA Cross Country Athletes of the Week

Baker, Van Spronsen Selected Oct. 9 MIAA Cross Country Athletes of the Week
Posted: Oct 09, 2017

Men's Cross Country

  

Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week


Bruce Baker, Olivet

Senior
Charlotte, Mich.

• Finished third out of 216 runners at the Lansing Community College Invite

• Turned in a time of 25:40, just nine seconds off his personal best

2017-18 MIAA Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Week

September 5 - Andrew Bill, Albion
September 11 - Mark DeJong, Calvin
September 18 - Andrew Bill, Albion
September 25 - Andrew Bill, Albion
October 2 - Andrew Philipose, Calvin
October 9 - Bruce Baker, Olivet

 

Women's Cross Country

  

Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week


Chelse Van Spronsen, Alma

Senior
Jenison, Mich.

• Finished fifth at the Lansing Community College Invite with a time of 19:08.4

• Her finish was her first career top five finish in her collegiate career, aiding Alma to fourth place as a team

2017-18 MIAA Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Week

September 5 - Cassie Vince, Albion
September 11 - Katie Diekema, Calvin
September 18 - Olivia Vasiloff, Adrian
September 25 - Katie Diekema, Calvin
October 2 - Emily Hamilton, Hope
October 9 - Chelse Van Spronsen, Alma