BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League announced its weekly award winners for cross country on Tuesday afternoon and Navy freshman Brianne Duynstee claimed Rookie of the Week for her efforts on Saturday at the Salisbury Fall Classic.
 
Duynstee led Navy to a season-opening victory at the annual Salisbury Fall Classic at Winter Place Park. She earned individual medalist honors in her first collegiate race to lead a group of seven Mids that finished in the top 15. The freshman led the Midshipmen through the 6K course, stopping the clock at 21:04.2 for a first-place finish. Behind Duynstee's first-place finish, Navy posted a team-low 21 points to win the team competition.
 
Navy returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the Midshipmen take part in the annual Cantello Invitational at the USNA Cross Country Course. The meet opens with an open 5K at 9:00 a.m. before the women's 6K at 9:45 a.m. and the men's 4.9-mile run at 10:30 a.m.