SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Appalachian State’s Kyle McFoy has been named the Southern Conference men’s cross country runner of the week for his performance during the weekend of Oct. 18-20, the league office announced Wednesday.
McFoy covered the 8k course at the Blue Ridge Open in 24:58, the second fastest time from a Mountaineer runner in course history. He finished fifth overall and helped lead Appalachian State to a team title on Friday.
The sophomore was also the top finisher among SoCon participants.
Appalachian State returns to action on Nov. 2 at the SoCon Championship in Birmingham, Ala.
2013 Men’s Cross Country Runner of the WeekSept. 4 – James Howard-Smith, Appalachian StateSept. 11 – Lucas Cotter, ChattanoogaSept. 18 – Luis Vargas, ElonSept. 25 – James Howard-Smith, Appalachian StateOct. 2 – Raeven Lantz, The CitadelOct. 9 – Luis Vargas, ElonOct. 16 – Raeven Lantz, The CitadelOct. 23 – Kyle McFoy, Appalachian State