GREENVILLE, S.C. | The weekly athlete awards are out, and the Young Harris College cross country team had both the men's and women's Cross Country Runner of the Week. The Mountain Lions trained hard and competed at the Nooga at Night Invite on Saturday (Oct. 12) evening; having their most complete performance of the season on both the men's and women's side. 

Conference Carolinas chose Emily Baars for the Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week as she helped the Mountain Lions earn seventh place with their top six runner resting for the Conference Carolinas Championship on Saturday (Oct. 26) morning. During the Nooga at Night Invite, coach Logan talked about the fast course and great environment, and Emily Baars took advantage of the superb conditions. The Mountain Lions sophomore runner Baars posted the best performance for Young Harris, finishing in 29th place, with a 5k time of 20:51.4. 

On the men's side, the Conference Carolinas selection committee chose Austin Sullivan as the Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week. Again, the Mountain Lions rested their top six runners for the Conference Carolinas Championship. With the conditions at Camp Jordan described as "perfect weather and a fast course," Sullivan did not look back after he began his 5k. Austin Sullivan played a major role in helping the Mountain Lions secure their second-place finish. Sullivan recorded a personal best 5k time of 15:34.9 with an overall finish of ninth overall.  

The Mountain Lions now turn their attention to the Conference Carolinas Championship on Saturday (Oct. 26) morning, with the women getting underway at 9:00 a.m. and the men starting at 10:00 a.m.