INDIANAPOLIS - After competing at the Mastodon Opener last weekend, Alex Hugh-Plott, Maddi Leigh, and Lauren Christian all earned Nike® Horizon League Player of the Week honors announced by the league office Tuesday.
Hugh-Plott garnered Nike® Horizon League Male Athlete of the Week honors after claiming first place in the high jump with a mark of 6 ft., 8 in. which ranks as the league's top mark.
Leigh was selected Nike® Horizon League Female Runner of the week after finishing first in the 800m with a time of 2:15.97 which is the top 800m league mark.
Christian was named Nike® Horizon League Female Athlete of the week after winning the shot put event with a mark of 42 ft., 4.75 in. at the Mastodon Opener while also setting a PR in the weight throw at 40 ft., 0 in. On Jan. 15, Christian tossed a league-best shot put mark of 43 ft., 3.25' in. at the SVSU Classic.
The Golden Grizzlies are back in action at the Hillsdale Wide Track Classic on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6.
2021 Nike® #HLTF Men's Runner of the Week
January 12 – Michael Gorman, Milwaukee
January 19 – Chase Easterling, Youngstown State
January 26 – Eric Hoffman, IUPUI
2021 Nike® #HLTF Women's Runner of the Week
January 12 – Aubrey Anderson, Milwaukee
January 19 – Jahniya Bowers, Youngstown State
January 26 – Maddi Leigh, Oakland
2021 Nike® #HLTF Men's Field Athlete of the Week
January 12 – Obi Iwuagwu, Milwaukee
January 19 – Wyatt Lefker, Youngstown State
January 26 – Alex Hugh-Plott, Oakland
2021 Nike® #HLTF Women's Field Athlete of the Week
January 12 – Chieme Udaku, Milwaukee
January 19 – Rachel Jeffries, Youngstown State
January 26 – Lauren Christian, Oakland
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