Two Vermont Tech runners named Player of the Week

Two Vermont Tech cross coutnry runners garnered YSCC player of the week honors for the week of Oct 1st.

MEN'S X-COUNTRY - Mathew Kelly, Vermont Technical College
(Freshman, XC - Fort Kent Maine)

Mathew Kelly is a great example of hard work and dedication as a student and Athlete. Matt has fulfilled all the workouts given to him and is making great improvements as the top runner on our XC team. Saturday Matt raced at the Vermont State college meet in Middlebury Vermont. He finished his 8K race in 32:23 which is 4 minutes faster than his previous race on the same course 2 weeks ago. He is a natural leader and great example to his teammates.

WOMEN'S X-COUNTRY - Jocy Turinetti, Vermont Technical College
(Freshman, XC - Randolph Vermont)

Jocy is running her first year in Cross Country. She has never done a sport. This year Jocy has shown dedication and commitment to her team by always showing up for her practices and racing her best in all her meets. Her motivation to succeed shows in her efforts to train and race. This week Joce ran against Middlebury College and other Colleges from Vermont in the Vermont State College Meet. She finished her 5K race in 24:29 which is a 5-minute improvement over her 29:26 performance on the same course two weeks ago. She is an example of hard work and training.