YORK, Pa. -- Wesley freshman Anthony Simpson and Christopher Newport freshman Jonathan Graham were named the CAC Men's Track & Field Athletes of the Week for Feb. 9, 2016 following record-breaking performances last weekend.   

Track Athlete of the Week

Anthony Simpson | Wesley | Fr.

Baltimore, Md. | Mervo            

Wesley freshman Anthony Simpson was chosen as the CAC Track Athlete of the Week after setting a CAC record in the 60-meter dash at the Frank Colden Invitational. Simpson raced to a time of 6.77 seconds in the 60 meters, breaking Tyler Austin's (Salisbury) mark of 6.84 from 2014. His time earned him first place in the meet and ranks him first in the nation this year. The sprinter also placed second in the 200 meters at 22.62, the fourth fastest time by a CAC student-athlete this season.

Field Athlete of the Week

Jonathan Graham | Christopher Newport | Fr.

King George, Va. | King George    

Christopher Newport freshman Jonathan Graham was named the CAC Field Athlete of the Week after setting a new CAC record in the pole vault for the third time this year. Graham set the CAC indoor pole vault record after eclipsing 15'-3" during the Vince Brown Invitational on Saturday at the Freeman Center. That effort topped his own conference record of 4.61 meters, which he set during the CNU Triangular on Jan. 15. His performance on Saturday also established a new school record, placed him first overall in the meet and 23rd nationally. 

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL (2/9)

FROSTBURG STATE: J.R. Lowery, Sr., Rohrersville, Md./Boonsboro

MARY WASHINGTON: Chris Anderson, Sr.,Wichita Falls, Texas/Rider

SALISBURY: Luke Campbell, Sr., Brunswick, Md./Brunswick

YORK: Grant Dell, So., Westminster, Md./North Carroll

NOTES AROUND THE CONFERENCE

Salisbury is ranked No. 16 in the Week 3 USTFCCCA National Rankings ... All six CAC teams competed last week ... The CAC Championship is less than two weeks away, set for Sunday, Feb. 21 at Christopher Newport ... Frostburg State senior J.R. Lowery earned top-five finishes in the shot put (2nd; 51'-4.25") and the weight throw (4th; 53'-7") at the Crusader Challenge at Susquehanna. His weight throw broke the FSU school record ... Mary Washington senior Chris Anderson was the leadoff runner in the distance medley relay at the Vince Brown Invitational at CNU. That relay, which included Kevin McCarthy, Tate Houff, and Kevin Speray, was second with a time of 11:00.76. Anderson was also ninth in the 800 meters at 1:59.57 ... Salisbury senior Luke Campbell took third in the 60-meter hurdles and the 200-meter dash at the Vince Brown Invitational. Campbell's mark of 8.00 seconds in the 60 hurdles is tops in the country, while his time of 22.41 in the 200 ranks ninth in the nation. Duncan Ferrin placed sixth in the weight throw for the Sea Gulls, setting a personal best with a 47'-5.75" toss ... Wesley took second place at the Frank Colden Invitational hosted by Ursinus. The Wolverines combined an impressive showing in the field events with a dominating performance in sprints, with Wesley student-athletes winning the 60m hurdles, the 400m, and going 1-2-3 in the 60m dash. The Navy and White will continue building momentum toward the CAC Indoor Championships this weekend at the Oceanbreeze Track in Staten Island, N.Y. ... York's Grant Dell placed third in the mile (4:28.03) and eighth in the 800 (2:03.51) at the Susquehanna Crusader Indoor Challenge. Darris Rodrigues took fourth in the pole vault, and second among Division III vaulters, at 13'-5.25". 

2015-16 ATHLETES OF THE WEEK