Allea Graves set a new personal best for Malone University at the Stark County Challenge with a first-place finish in the 800-meter race. The sophomore from Canton, Ohio ran a time of 2:23.00 flat to not only win the event but move to first in the NCCAA so far in the early season. The mark is one of just three times so far this season in the NCCAA that is under two and a half minutes.
Nominees: Allea Graves, Malone University; Robyn Puente, Nelson University