NJCAA Region 8 Cross Country Notebook: October 19

Mat Maier crosses the finish line at the TCC Eagle Invite (photo courtesy of Jason Hendrix)
Mat Maier crosses the finish line at the TCC Eagle Invite (photo courtesy of Jason Hendrix)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 19, 2020) – The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) has released its NJCAA Region 8 Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners of the Week.

There was only one event on last week's schedule for Region 8 runners - the TCC Eagle Invite, hosted by Tallahassee Community College.

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NJCAA Region 8 Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Mat Maier, Tallahassee
So.
St. Petersburg, Fla. 

  • Took first place at the TCC Eagle Invite with an 8K time of 28:41

NJCAA Region 8 Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Merlin Leal, Florida Gateway
Fr.
Live Oak, Fla. 

  • Was the top Region 8 women's runner at the TCC Eagle Invite, posting a 22:56 in the women's 5K, to finish second overall