HENNIKER, N.H. - Senior Sophia Lapointe (Salem, N.H.) of the New England College Women's Cross Country Team was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Runner of the Week for week seven of the 2026 season. 

Sophia led the Pilgrims in the 3K at the PenMen Mini-Meet on October 22nd, accomplishing the race in 13:59.6. 

Lapointe and the team are competing in the GNAC Championships on Sunday, November 1st.

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