SoCon announces cross country runners of the week

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Furman’s Carly Wilkes and Carson Williams have been named the Southern Conference women’s and men’s cross country runners of the week, respectively, after all competition Oct. 16-22.    

Both Furman athletes competed at the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals, in Madison, Wisconsin, on Oct. 19.  

Wilkes, a junior, from Salem, Virginia, ran with a 6k time of 19:56, finishing 22^nd overall. This is Wilkes’ second runner of the week recognition of the season. 

Williams, a senior from Raleigh, North Carolina, finished with an 8k time of 23:07, placing 13^th overall. This is Williams third runner of the week recognition this season. 

The Paladins are now eyeing the Southern Conference Championship, which will be hosted by Furman in Greenville, South Carolina, on Nov. 2.  

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  

Sept. 25    Yianni Pothalakis, Mercer  

Oct. 2    Carson Williams, Furman  

Oct. 9 Colin Keck, UNCG 

Oct. 16 Luke Taylor, Furman 

Oct. 23 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. 18    Lesley Boyd, Chattanooga  

Sept. 25    Reagan Cooke, Mercer 

Oct. 2 Carly Wilkes, Furman  

Oct. 9 Lesley Boyd, Chattanooga 

Oct. 16 Madelynne Cadeau, Furman 

Oct. 23 Carly Wilkes, Furman