Union University's Sarah Fickley is the first-ever recipient of the Gulf South Conference Women's Cross Country Freshman Runner of the Week.
Fickley made an immediate impact for Union, helping the Bulldogs to a runner-up finish in the Non-DI Group of Vanderbilt Commodore Classic. The Johnson City, Tenn. native posted a 5K time of 18:54.23, which was the fourth best time in the non-DI group and 86th overall in the complete group.
Also nominated for Freshman Runner of the Week: Abby Moore, Christian Brothers; Maria Arzate, Delta State; Sarah Carrion, West Florida; Morgan Laushey, West Georgia