MIDWAY, Ky. — Midway University's Lexus Ralph has been named the River States Conference Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the second time this season following a strong performance at the Jenna Strong Fall Classic.
Ralph led the Eagles at the meet on Friday, Oct. 16, in Wilmington, Ohio, finishing seventh overall in the women's 5K with a time of 19:43.1.
Her performance helped Midway place fourth among 17 teams, totaling 129 points. Ralph was one of two Eagles to finish inside the top 15, as Katelynn Gaddis placed 14th with a time of 19:57.6.
The weekly honor marks Ralph's second RSC Runner of the Week recognition this season. The senior previously earned the award following her performance at the Louisville Classic, where she finished 24th overall with a then-personal-best time of 20:00.2.
Ralph and the Eagles will continue preparations for the River States Conference Championship, scheduled for Nov. 7 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
