WINTHROP, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has announced its weekly awards, naming Saint Joseph's College graduate student Jacob Pelletier (Augusta, Maine) the GNAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week and freshman Sam Tooley (Camden, Maine) the GNAC Men's Cross Country Rookie of the Week.

On Saturday, Saint Joseph's hosted the Coach Dann Runnin' Monks Classic, where the Monks claimed first place among seven competing teams. Pelletier and Tooley led the way, capturing the top two individual spots. Pelletier won the race in 26:47, while Tooley followed closely in second place with a 27:16.

The award marks Pelletier's 10th GNAC Runner of the Week honor of his career and his second of the season. Tooley earns his fourth GNAC weekly award of his career at Saint Joseph's, continuing an impressive freshman campaign.

Saint Joseph's returns to action Sunday, November 1, at the GNAC Championship, hosted by Colby-Sawyer. The race is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM.