Ava Sparks Award Runner of the Week Week Of 10/7/2026 Sport Women's Cross Country School Lee Year Sophomore Position Hometown Hoover, Ala. High School Hoover HS Competed in the Gold division of the Louisville Classic 5K on Saturday, finishing fifth overall. Clocked in at 17:21.0, registering a new personal-best performance. Posted an average mile of 5:35.0, while leading the Lady Flames to a second-place finish. This is her second time named GSC Runner of the Week this season.