SoCon announces cross country runners of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C.- Furman’s Carson Williams and Chattanooga's Lesley Boyd have been named The Southern Conference men’s and women’s cross-country runners of the week, respectively, after all competition September 11-17.   

Williams, a senior, placed first overall at the Furman Invitational, in Greenville, South Carolina with a 6K time of 17:52.2, a personal best in the event. The Raleigh, North Carolina product’s performance helped lead the Paladin men to a first-place team finish. 

Boyd, a graduate student from Dayton, Tennessee, placed 10th out of 501 runners at the Southern Showcase hosted by Jacksonville State. Boyd’s 5K time of 17:02.25 led the Mocs to a 10^th place finish. 

Furman will return to action on Sept. 27 at the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin. Chattanooga will travel to Louisville, Kentucky on October 5 to compete in the Live in Lou XC Classic. 

 Also nominated (Men): No additional nominations 

Also nominated (Women): Kaylie Armitage (Furman)  

2024 Southern Conference Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week  

Sept. 4 Drew Zink, Western Carolina  

Sept. 11 Evan Guzman, Furman     

Sept. 18 Carson Williams, Furman 

2024 Southern Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week  

Sept. 4  Edie Smith, Samford  

Sept. 11 Kaylie Armitage, Furman   

Sept. 28 Lesley Boyd, Chattanooga