
The BLITZ XC Runners of the Week are Noah Payne (Union County) and William Malueg (Jefferson). Payne won the Fan Vote with 279 of the 343 total votes. Malueg was the BLITZ Pick.

NOAH PAYNE – UNION COUNTY


Junior Noah Payne has been on a quick rise this season. The Union County harrier posted an 18th-place finish at the Wingfoot Classic, crossing with a time of 16:38. This is his first BLITZ award.



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WILLIAM MALUEG – JEFFERSON


Jefferson always seems to churn out big-time runners. William Malueg is just the latest. The Dragons’ sophomore came in 7th at the Apple Hawkins Invite with a time of 16:41, claiming his first BLITZ award.



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