Freshman men's soccer forward Ben Hietala and sophomore women's cross country runner Kelly Hayes have been named the inaugural HPU student-athletes of the week.
Sophomore Kelly Hayes captured the first event title of her career Friday while leading the High Point University women's cross country team to a third-place finish at the Elon Invitational.
The High Point University women's cross country team begins its title defense Friday when the Panthers head to Burlington, N.C., for the Elon Invitational.
The High Point University men's and women's track & field teams and women's cross country team have been honored with USTFCCCA All-Academic Team accolades for their superior efforts in the classroom in 2014-15.
High Point University women's cross country head coach Jenna Wrieden has announced the addition of two student-athletes that will compete for the program this fall.