NJCAA Region 8 XC Notebook: November 4

Harleigh Bilz on the home stretch towards the finish line (photo courtesy of Michael Schwarz)
Harleigh Bilz on the home stretch towards the finish line (photo courtesy of Michael Schwarz)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 4, 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.

This week's recipients won their respective state championship races on October 30 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Fla. 

Follow Region 8 Athletics online throughout the season at www.theFCSAAsports.com, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.


NJCAA Region 8 Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Andy Martinez, Daytona State
So.
Melbourne, Fla. 

  • Won the NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA State Championship 8K with an event record time of 26:01.2
  • By virtue of the win, Martinez was also named FCSAA Men's Runner of the Year

NJCAA Region 8 Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Harleigh Bilz, Daytona State
Fr.
Tavares, Fla.

  • Won the NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA State Championship 5K with a time of 20:17.3
  • By virtue of the win, Bilz was also named FCSAA Women's Runner of the Year