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From a Press Release from Roane State Athletics, Freshman student-athlete Kailee Rossman started the cross country season with an incredible achievement as she was named the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association’s (TCCAA) and National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Runner of the Week in the first week of competition.
The announcement came after Rossman’s stellar performance at the Walters State Cross Country Invitational, where she placed first in the women’s 5k individual event. Rossman’s final time of 23:30 was more than a minute faster than second place.
“Kailee had an incredible day at the invitational, and we know we will see even more great things from her this year,” said David Lane, Roane State’s director of athletics. “Bringing home gold in her first meet with the Lady Raiders is truly something special.”
The NJCAA announced its week one edition of the players of the week on August 28, 2024, covering the sports of cross country, football, soccer, and volleyball. Rossman is one of only two student-athletes from Tennessee to make the list in any sport for week one.