GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following the third week of competition of the 2026 cross country season. Lake Superior State's Noel Black and Gavin Guggemos have been selected for honors.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Noel Black, Lake Superior State
Noel Black lives on the podium, earning her second consecutive second-place finish, posting a time of 22:49.5 at the Adrian College Heritage Classic. She also earned second at the season-opening Northwood Invitational on September 12th. The third-year runner continues to excel after an impressive Outdoor Track & Field season that saw her break the Lake Superior State record for the 5,000 Meter Run.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gavin Guggemos, Lake Superior State
Gavin Guggemos led Lake Superior State and finished sixth at the Adrian College Heritage Classic, finishing at the front of a very large pack with a time of 26:40.3. The third-year runner kept a steady, aggressive pace on Saturday, following up an impressive 20th place finish at the Northwood Invitational to open the season two weeks prior.
