Briceno Claims First NJAC Athlete of the Week Honor in Program History

NEW PALTZ, NY – Orquidea Briceno of the SUNY New Paltz women’s cross country team has been named the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Athlete of the Week, becoming the first Hawk in program history to earn the conference’s Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week honor, as announced by the conference office Monday. The senior cemented her place in program history following a stellar outing at the loaded RPI Fairgrounds Showdown this past weekend, earning SUNY New Paltz its first NJAC Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week selection. Briceno clocked a season-best 23:10.4 in the 6K, placing 60th…