The fourth set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Cross Country Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions were announced following performances from Sept. 28-Oct.4.
 
MEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Pierre Chauveau. So., Lee

• Ran in the Gold division of the Louisville Classic, finishing second overall.
• Completed the 8K course in a time of 23:42.2, logging a personal-best performance.
• Led the Flames to a second-place finish totaling 47 points.
• This is his first GSC weekly award of the cross country.

 Other nominees: Caleb Yoder, AUM; Baxter Friedman, Mississippi Christian; Aaron Fynaardt, Union; Mathis Breton, West Alabama
 
WOMEN’S RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Ava Sparks, So., Lee

• 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.

 Other nominees: Chloe Helms, AUM; Eleni Stemmildt, Christian Brothers; Catherine Wallace, Mississippi Christian; Addi Aguayo, Union
 
MEN’S FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Kylian Boulanger, Lee

• Finished 14th overall at the Louisville Classic.
• Ran the 8K course in a time of 24:15.5, recording a personal-best mark.
• Helped Lee finish second in the team standings with 47 points.
• This is his third GSC weekly award of the season and second time named Freshman of the Week.

Other nominees: none
 
WOMEN’S FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Lucy Hearn, Lee

• Ran the Gold division of the Louisville Classic, finishing 41st overall.
• Navigated the 5K course in a time of 18:22.6, good for a personal-best.
• Helped the Lady Flames take second in their first podium finish of the season.
• She is the first Lady Flame to earn GSC Freshman of the Week honor this season.

 Other nominees: Lena Parker, AUM; Eleni Stemmildt, Christian Brothers; Isabella Bailey, Mississippi Christian; Elodie Weaver, Union
 
2026 GSC Cross Country Weekly Award Winners
Men’s
Sept. 9: Baxter Friedman, Mississippi Christian (Runner); Whitt Kilgore, Mississippi Christian (Freshman)
Sept. 23: Kylian Boulanger, Lee (Runner); Kylian Boulanger, Lee (Freshman)
Sept. 30: Josh Novontny, Trevecca Nazarene (Runner); Liam LeBrocq, Valdosta State (Freshman)
Oct. 7: Pierre Chauveau, Lee (Runner): Kylian Boulanger, Lee (Freshman)
 
Women’s
Sept. 9: Addi Aguayo, Union (Runner); Eleni Stemmildt, Christian Brothers (Freshman)
Sept. 23: Ava Sparks, Lee (Runner); Eleni Stemmildt, Christian Brothers (Freshman)
Sept. 30: Ashley Aslvig, Trevecca Nazarene (Runner); Kate Brent, Trevecca Nazarene (Freshman)
Oct. 7: Ava Sparks, Lee (Runner); Lucy Hearn, Lee (Freshman)