SPARTANBURG, S.C. – VMI cross country runner Daniel DeNijs has been named the General Shale Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Wednesday.

DeNijs was VMI's top finisher at the WCU Catamount Classic last week, coming in third overall. He ran a 25:49.15 in the men’s 8K event to lead the Keydets to a one-point team victory over SoCon opponent ETSU.

The junior from Henrico, Va. holds an overall 3.57 grade point average. The Keydets have won two straight meets, their first such streak since 2011.

Also Nominated: Jackie Thompson (The Citadel), Sarah Zadrazil (ETSU), India Robinson (Furman), Derrick Caine (Chattanooga)

General Shale SoCon Student-Athletes of the Week
Sept. 3: Chesney White, UNCG, Soccer
Sept. 10: Teghan Henderson, Chattanooga, Cross Country
Sept. 17: Chris Copeland, VMI, Football
Sept. 24: Lauren Gainer, Chattanooga, Volleyball
Oct. 1: Jo Wilks, Furman, Volleyball
Oct. 8: Maggie Cropp, Mercer, Soccer
Oct. 16: Maddie Clark, Mercer, Soccer
Oct. 22: Daniel DeNijs, VMI, Cross Country