University of Alaska Fairbanks senior Kendall Kramer capped a decorated collegiate cross-country running career with a national runner-up finish at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships, earning her Alaska Athlete of the Week honors.
The West Valley grad left everything on the six kilometer course in Sacramento, Calif.
By the fifth kilometer she moved up nearly 30 places into the top five, and over the final kilometer the Nanook made another surge but ran out of real estate, finishing in 20 minutes, 30 seconds and 2.2 seconds behind the winner.
Kramer collected her third All-American honor, after finishing 8th (2022) and 23rd (2023).
Also receiving consideration:
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Hasaan Herrington – The UAA basketball player from Anchorage turned in a terrific effort with 13 points, seven assists, four rebounds, four steals and one blocked shot in a 93-30 victory over Portland Bible College.
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Tracen Knopp – The Anchorage ultra runner achieved the 10th fastest time in history to place 4th at an extremely competitive JFK 50-mile in Maryland.
- Thomas Tunney – The South High senior hockey player scored two goal in leading the Wolverines to a 5-1 win over CIC rival Dimond.
The Alaska Athlete of the Week is selected by a panel each Monday
Have a candidate in mind? Email us your nomination: info@alaskasportshall.org.
