AMC Cross Country Runners of the Week - No. 3 (Sept. 19)
September 19, 2022
St. Louis, Mo. - Donovan Denslow of Missouri Baptist and Alicia Engelbrecht of William Woods (Mo.) have been selected as the American Midwest Conference (AMC) Cross Country Runners of the Week, the league announced on Monday. They were selected from nominees submitted by each institution based on their performances from September 12 through September 18 and chosen through a vote of Sports Information Directors from around the AMC.
Both players are now eligible for the NAIA Cross Country Runner of the Week which is announced on Wednesday.
AMC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist
Jr. | Eolia, Mo.
Other Notable Performance:
Nominees: Jenson Starr, William Woods; Josh Brown, Central Baptist; Ryan Moshinsky, Williams Baptist; Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist
AMC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Alicia Engelbrecht, William Woods (Mo.)
GS | Jefferson City, Mo.
Other Notable Performance:
Nominees:
2022 AMC Cross Country Runners of the Week Winners (Men; Women):
Week One (Sept. 5): Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist; Jada O'Donnell, Columbia
Week Two (Sept. 12): Henry Mulder, Lyon; Henry Mulder, Lyon (Ark.)
Week Three (Sept. 19): Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist; Alicia Engelbrecht, William Woods (Mo.)
Both players are now eligible for the NAIA Cross Country Runner of the Week which is announced on Wednesday.
AMC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist
Jr. | Eolia, Mo.
- Placed fourth out of 155 runners at the Larry Young Invitational.
- Finished with a time of 25:42.90 (8K).
- Second-fastest time among NAIA participants.
Other Notable Performance:
- Jenson Starr, William Woods: Finished 8th at the Larry Young Invite with a time of 26:18, setting a new personal-best.
Nominees: Jenson Starr, William Woods; Josh Brown, Central Baptist; Ryan Moshinsky, Williams Baptist; Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist
AMC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week
Alicia Engelbrecht, William Woods (Mo.)
GS | Jefferson City, Mo.
- Placed fourth at the Larry Young Invitational.
- Ran the 5K course in a time of 19:07.
- Helped the team finish third out of 13 scoring teams and first among AMC teams.
Other Notable Performance:
- Kyia Wesibord, Williams Baptist: Ran a 5K in a time of 20:56 at the Steve Guymon Invitational, good enough for 20th place.
Nominees:
- Alicia Engelbrecht, William Woods (Mo.); Ally Swaim, Central Baptist (Ark.); Kyia Weisbord, Williams Baptist (Ark.); Mia Reed, Missouri Baptist
2022 AMC Cross Country Runners of the Week Winners (Men; Women):
Week One (Sept. 5): Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist; Jada O'Donnell, Columbia
Week Two (Sept. 12): Henry Mulder, Lyon; Henry Mulder, Lyon (Ark.)
Week Three (Sept. 19): Donovan Denslow, Missouri Baptist; Alicia Engelbrecht, William Woods (Mo.)