KANSAS — Derebe Carr and Serenity Desrosier Larson, both of the University of Saint Mary, were named the KCAC Cross Country Men's and Women's Runners of the Week, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for their performances from Sept. 21-27 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by
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Derebe Carr - #6 University of Saint Mary
So. | Lee's Summit, Mo.
Carr had another strong weekend, competing at the tough Gans Creek Classic meet. In a field consisting of NCAA Div. I and II talent, along with competitive NAIA squads, Carr finished seventh out of 257 competitors, and helped Saint Mary finish second as a team.
Serenity Desrosier Larson - #10 University of Saint Mary
Sr. | Dodge City, Kan.
Desrosier keeps improving on the season, as she shaved nearly 20 seconds off her time last weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational. Larson took 3rd in a field made up of NCAA Div. I and II, and NAIA, talent. Larson continues to perform at tough meets, positioning herself as one of the top runners in the NAIA. This marks the second consecutive week in which Larson has been named the KCAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week, and the second time overall this season she has earned the honor.
2026 KCAC CROSS COUNTRY SEASON PREVIOUS WEEKLY HONOREES:
- Week 1 (Sept. 8): Brian Fackert, McPherson (Men) | Lexi Patterson, Friends (Women)
- Week 2 (Sept. 14): Ethan Smith, Evangel (Men) | Kirstin Hackney, Kansas Wesleyan (Women)
- Week 3 (Sept. 22): Austin Howell, Saint Mary (Men) | Serenity Desrosier Larson, Saint Mary (Women)
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