ATLANTA, Ga. (September 16, 2024) –
Walker Capelle (Piedmont) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Men’s Cross Country
Runner of the Week, while
Tyler Tangel (Maryville) earned
Rookie of the Week, released by the league office on Monday.
RUNNER OF THE WEEK – Walker Capelle, Piedmont
Graduate Student | Auburn, Ga.
Graduate student Walker Capelle delivered a standout performance for Piedmont at the UNG Invite, finishing third overall. Capelle clocked an impressive time of 26:35.0 on the 8K course, setting the pace for his team in a highly competitive field.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Tyler Tangel, Maryville
Freshman | Dawsonville, Ga.
Maryville freshman Tyler Tangel continues to make strides in his debut season, finishing 19th overall at the Mike & Mary Kay Johnson Classic, hosted by Berea. Tangel set a new personal best, covering the 8K course in 30:49.2.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
| MEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK |
Blake Bailey (Huntingdon); Wes Preston (Asbury); Steve Cope (Maryville) |
| MEN’S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK |
Dalan Bunn (Huntingdon); Brody Geckler (Piedmont) |
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ABOUT THE COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH (CCS)
The CCS is an NCAA Division III athletic conference that began play during the 2022-23 academic year. The conference features nine member institutions (Agnes Scott College, Asbury University, Belhaven University, Covenant College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Maryville College, Piedmont University, and Wesleyan College) and sponsors championships across 14 sports. In addition to sharing the member institutions' geographic identity, the name 'Collegiate Conference of the South' is indicative of a shared commitment to academic excellence, which is commensurate with the NCAA Division III philosophy.
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