JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –North Alabama, EKU and North Florida claimed this week's Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Men's Cross Country honors, while EKU, and North Alabama earned honors on the Women's side, announced Wednesday by the league office.
Brian Bett and Taha Er Raouy were named Player of the Week. Bett placed seventh in the Gans Creek Classic Open with a time of 23:49.9. His performance marked the fourth fastest time in school history. The sophomore bested competitors from Ohio State, Kansas, Michigan State and more. Er Raouy led the Colonels in 31st place, crossing the finish line at the 23:07.3 mark. His performance marked a new 8k personal best. The Colonels claimed a 17th-place overall finish. EKU's Brian Kimutai and North Florida's Parker Banzhaf were named Freshman of the Week. Kimutai finished 33rd for EKU in 23:08.05. In a field of 48 freshman, he was the third-highest finisher. Banzhaf was the fourth freshman to cross the finish line at the FSU XC Open at Apalachee Regional Park. The Florida native placed 20th-overall at the 25:23.2 mark, helping the Ospreys to a runner-up finish.
Sandra Maiyo and Khadija Ennasri were named Player of the Week after both securing first-place finishes in their weekend events. Maiyo competed in the Gans Creek Classic and secured her second individual win of the sason with a 21:21.1 time. Her performance marks the second fastest 6k time in North Alabama history. Ennsari led the Colonels to a 1-2-3 finish in the Asbury Invitational in Wilmore, KY. The sophomore crossed the finish line at the 23:06.3 mark. Morgan Kobylinski was the second runner to complete the race. She recorded a 6k time of 24:03.13. The Colonels claimed a first-place overall finish ahead of Asbury, Maryville, IU Columbus and Kentucky State.
Men's Runner of the Week
Brian Bett, North Alabama and Taha Er Raouy, EKU
Other Nominees: Gabe Edwards, Jacksonville; Chase Atkins, Lipscomb; Aiden Arnold, North Florida.
Men's Freshman of the Week
Parker Banzhaf, North Florida and Brian Kimutai, EKU.
Other Nominees: Gabe Edwards, Jacksonville; Jack Gruber, North Alabama; Kenan Willard, Stetson.
Women's Runner of the Week
Sandra Maiyo, North Alabama and Khadija Ennasri, EKU.
Other Nominees: Isabel DeVos, Jacksonville; Liza Corso, Lipscomb; Annika Buser, North Florida.
Women's Freshman of the Week
Morgan Kobylinski, EKU
Other Nominees: Isabel DeVos, Jacksonville; Hannah Judge, Stetson.
2025 Season Award Winners
Men's
Sept. 3 | Runner: Siyabonga Mokgothu, FGCU;
Freshman: Alejandro Romagosa, North Florida
Sept. 8 | Runner: Brian Bett, North Alabama ;
Freshman: Jack Gruber, North Alabama
Sept. 17 | Runner: Levi Streeval, Lipscomb ;
Freshman: Joe Ponter, Lipscomb
Sept. 24 | Runner: Joe Ponter, Lipscomb ;
Freshman: Joe Ponter, Lipscomb
Oct. 1 | Runner: Brian Bett, North Alabama and Taha Er Raouy, EKU ;
Freshman: Parker Banzhaf, North Florida and Brian Kimutai, EKU
Women's
Sept. 3 | Runner: Ozia Trujillo, FGCU;
Freshman: Tess Shultz, FGCU
Sept. 8 | Runner: Sandra Maiyo, North Alabama;
Freshman: Audrey Becker, North Alabama
Sept. 17 | Runner: Ozia Trujillo, FGCU;
Freshman: Lauren Eilers, Lipscomb
Sept. 24 | Runner: Sydney Freeman, Austin Peay ;
Freshman: Mallory Bigelow, Lipscomb
Oct. 1 | Runner: Sandra Maiyo and Khadija Ennasri, EKU ;
Freshman: Morgan Kobylinski, EKU