Dominic Malel cruised to a new personal best with a mark of 24:29.9 at the Live in Lou Classic 8,000-meter race. Malel finished second individually and led Campbellsville University to a sixth-place team finish out of 30 teams in competition. The freshman averaged a 4:55.7 pace per mile in the race as he continues to dominate early in his career.
Nominees: Dominic Malel, Campbellsville University; Jaden Rodriguez, Mid-America Christian University; Logan Smith, Oakland City University