FLUSHING, N.Y. (Nov. 7, 2023) – The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) is excited its all-star awards for the 2023 men’s cross country season, as voted upon by the league's head coaches. The all-star team is based on individual finish at the conference championship meet.
Hunter’s Brian Guillermo was voted Runner of the Year, while John Jay’s Jack Treacher was selected Rookie of the Year. In addition, Hawks head coach Marvin Hawkins was voted CUNYAC Coach of the Year.
Runner of the Year: Brian Guillermo, Jr., Hunter
Guillermo turned in a strong 2023 campaign. A CUNYAC Runner of the Week honoree, produced a personal best in the 8k (27:17.5) at the NJIT Highlander Challenge. Most importantly, he led Hunter to its third straight conference title, winning the 8k race in 27:55.2 to be named the meet’s most valuable performer. He was the second time in his career that he was the top runner at the championship meet.
Rookie of the Year: Jack Treacher, Fr., John Jay
Treacher had a solid rookie season for the Bloodhounds. A two-time CUNYAC Rookie of the Week, he was John Jay’s top finisher at four meets, including at the CUNYAC Men’s Cross Country Championship, where he finished third overall in 28:49.1, a personal best.
Coach of the Year: Marvin Hawkins, Hunter
Hawkins wins Coach of the Year for a second straight season after leading the Hawks to a third consecutive conference championship.
Men’s Cross Country All-Star Awards
Runner of the Year: Brian Guillermo, Hunter
Rookie of the Year: Jack Treacher, John Jay
Coach of the Year: Marvin Hawkins, Hunter
Sportsmanship Award: Padi Kuma, Medgar Evers
Sportsmanship Award: Shafaath Khan, Baruch; Wali Mohammad, Brooklyn; Edy Morales, CCNY; Alexander Niyazov, Hunter; Traejon Tasher, John Jay; Musa Mazreku, Lehman; Glenver Stuart, York; Trent Santoro, BMCC; Stanley Cazeau, Queensborough; Justin Umunakwe, Hostos
Men’s Cross Country All-Star Team
Brian Guillermo, Hunter
Mateo Penefiel, Hunter
Jack Treacher, John Jay
Jose Perez, Baruch
John Hernandez, John Jay
Alexander Niyazov, Hunter
Renaediaz Miller, Queensborough
Christian Montelibano, Brooklyn
Azizjon Sharifov, Brooklyn
Colin Asher, Baruch
Gian-Carlo Riehl, CCNY
Edy Morales, CCNY
Hengzhi Zhu, Hunter
Haasil Pujara, Hunter
Nickolas Pirovolikos, Queensborough
Toufique Mahmud, CCNY
Christian Rasmussen, CCNY
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