ATLANTA, Ga. (September 8, 2025) –
Bailey Gassmann (Asbury) was named Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Women’s Cross Country
Runner of the Week, while
Madison Worsham (Piedmont) earned
Rookie of the Week, released by the league office on Monday.
RUNNER OF THE WEEK – Bailey Gassmann, Asbury
Junior | Churchville, Pa.
Asbury junior Bailey Gassmann led the way for the Eagles at the Panther Prowl Cross Country Classic, placing fifth overall in a field of 52 runners. Gassmann covered the 5K course in 19:33 to pace her team’s effort.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK – Madison Worsham, Piedmont
Freshman | Lilburn, Ga.
Piedmont freshman Madison Worsham made her collegiate debut at the Converse Kickoff, clocking a 23:38.5 over the 5K course. Worsham finished 84th as the Lions represented the only NCAA Division III team in the race.
OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
| WOMEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK |
Ashley Davidson (Belhaven); Bella Caccamo (Piedmont) |
| WOMEN’S ROOKIE OF THE WEEK |
Jocelyn Belonga (Belhaven) |
PAST WEEKLY HONOREES
Week 1
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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