Female Performer of the Week
Maddie Dischert, Rider
Sr. Brigantine, NJ, Atlantic City
 
Dischert finished in 27th place during the women's 6K race at this past weekend's Paul Short Run, finishing with a time of 21:21.7. 
 
Male Performer of the Week
Dylan Guarquila, Rider
Jr, Hackensack, NJ, Hackensack
 
Guarquila finished in 129th during the men's 8K open race at this past weekend's Paul Short Run, recording a time of 26:50.6. 
 
Female Rookie of the Week
Ashley Doyle, Rider
Fr, Delran, NJ Delran
 
Finished in 223rd during the women's 6K race at this past weekend's Paul Short Run, recording a time of 23:15.3. 
 
Male Rookie of the Week
Will Portman, Rider
Fr, Kinnelon, NJ, Kinnelon
 
Portman finished in 241st during the men's 8K open race at this past weekend's Paul Short Run, recording a time of 27:47.3. 
 
The 2026 Metro Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Championships will be held at Blue Sky Sports Complex on Saturday, October 31, 2026. 2026 will mark the first time the championship will be held at Blue Sky Sports Complex and the meets will be hosted by Manhattan University for the 32nd time. For more information on the Metro Cross Country Championships, please click here.