Navy has named three athletes for the Naval Academy Athletic Association Athlete-of-the-Week Award. The recipients are Joshua Boamah for men's track and field, Jia Anderson for women's track and field, and Riley Rose for gymnastics. Boamah led Navy to victory in the men's outdoor Star Meet, winning the shot put and discus, and securing a second-place finish in the hammer throw. Anderson contributed to the Mids' win in the women's outdoor Star Meet with strong performances in the 100m hurdles, 100m, and 200m races, as well as anchoring the 4x100m relay race. Rose stood out at the 2024 ECAC Championship, achieving gold medal-winning performances on the rings and high bar, along with a top-10 result on the vault.

By the Numbers
  • Boamah earned a combined 13 points in his three events
  • Anderson totaled nine points in her three individual races
  • Rose scored 14.35 points for his vault
State of Play
  • Joshua Boamah's season-best hammer throw mark ranks 60th in the nation and second in the Patriot League
  • Jia Anderson's 100m hurdles time ranks first in the Patriot League, while her 100m and 200m times rank fifth and seventh, respectively
  • Riley Rose's efforts helped the program post its highest team score of the 2024 season and clinch its sixth-straight ECAC Championship
Bottom Line

Navy's athletes of the week showcased remarkable performances, contributing significantly to their respective team's victories and achievements.