Sunday, October 23, 2011

HLG's Newton and Tonui Named AMC Runners of the Week

After standout performances at the Illinois Collegiate Invite, Breanna Newton and Philip Tonui were named the American Midwest Conference runners of the week.

The Invite was Newton's first time racing since being sidelined with an injury in early September.  She finished fourth in the 6k race with a time of 23:50, leading the Lady Trojans to a second place team finish.

Tonui went out ahead of the pack and never looked back, winning the 8k race with a time of 25:58.  He lead the men to a fifth place team finish.

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