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

Runner of the Week: Tyler Bolaske, Keene State

Bolaske, a senior from Palmer, Mass., finished second among 268 runners at the Keene State Invitational, completing the 8-kilometer course in 24:49.8. He crossed the finish line just four seconds behind individual winner Dylan Fiegener of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Bolaske led the Owls to fifth place among 27 teams.

Rookie of the Week: Conner Smith, Southern Maine

Smith, a sophomore from Durham, Maine, placed 16th at the Keene State Invitational with a personal-best time of 25:35.9 over the 8-kilometer course. His performance helped the Huskies finish 10th among 31 teams.