Freshman AnnaSophia Gower named OAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for second time this season

Freshman AnnaSophia Gower named OAC Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for second time this season
October 16, 2023

By Wes Mayberry

ADA — Ohio Northern freshman AnnaSophia Gower (Perrysburg) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the week of Oct. 9-15.

This marks Gower's second OAC Runner of the Week accolade of the season, joining the one she earned on Sept. 11.

The latest recognition comes after she led ONU across the finish line at the SUNY Geneseo Mike Woods Invitational on Saturday with a career-best time of 22:12. Her previous best was 22:51.

Gower placed 32nd overall in the 304-woman field at the meet, which featured six nationally ranked teams.

The Polar Bears placed ninth in the 23-team field.

Gower has had an outstanding freshman season, leading ONU across the finish line in all five meets.

The Polar Bears (43-15 overall) have completed their regular season schedule and will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 28, when they host the OAC Championships at Hillcrest Golf Club in Findlay.