GLIAC -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following week seven of the 2022 cross country season. Grand Valley State athletes received both honors, with senior Caleb Futter earning GLIAC Men's Athlete of the Week and sophomore Natalie Graber receiving GLIAC Women's Athlete of the Week recognition.
MEN'S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caleb Futter, Grand Valley State
Caleb Futter led the Lakers to a third place finish this weekend at the Bradley Pink Classic in the Red Division with a total of 96 points, placing behind two DI programs; Wichita State (84) and Loyola (82). Futter was the first Laker to finish the men's 8k, placing fifth and recording a personal-best time of 23:39.4. This will be Caleb Futter's first career GLIAC Cross Country Athlete of the Week honors.
WOMEN'S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Natalie Graber, Grand Valley State