PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Keene State College senior Tyler Bolaske was named the Little East Conference (LEC) Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, while University of Southern Maine sophomore Conner Smith earned Rookie of the Week honors following their performances at the Connecticut College Invitational.

Runner of the Week: Tyler Bolaske, Keene State

Bolaske, a senior from Palmer, Mass., finished fourth in his 8-kilometer race with a personal-best time of 24 minutes, 8.0 seconds. He improved his previous best by 17.9 seconds while leading the Owls to a 13th-place team finish.

Rookie of the Week: Conner Smith, Southern Maine

Smith, a sophomore from Durham, Maine, placed seventh among 345 runners in the Connecticut College Invitational’s Open White race. He completed the 8-kilometer course in a personal-best 25:26.4, helping the Huskies finish 12th among 33 teams.