CNU sweeps USA South Conference\'s Weekly Honors

FAYETTEVILLE, NC - The Christopher Newport University cross country team swept the USA South Conference\'s Athlete of the Week awards with four athletes receiving honors after their strong individual performances at the Dickinson College Invitational.

Emily Low was named USA South Women\'s Cross Country Runner of the Week. Low finished seventh out of 101 runners in the 6K race at the Dickinson Invitational with a time of 23:45. She helped the Lady Captains to a fifth place finish out of 24 teams.

Cary Chaffee was named USA South Men\'s Cross Country Runner of the Week. The junior from Richmond, VA finished fifth out of 127 runners with a time of 13:06 in the 4K race at the Dickinson Invitational. His fifth place finish allowed the Captains to finish third of 25 teams.

Jason Meyers was named USA South Men\'s Cross Country Rookie of the Week. The VA Beach, VA freshman finished 15th of 127 runners with a time of 13:21 in the 4K race at the Dickinson Invitational.

Bridgett Dryer was named USA South Women\'s Cross Country Rookie of the Week. Dryer, a freshman from Chester, VA, placed 12th of 141 runners with a time of 15:47 in the 4K race at the Dickinson Invitational.