BEVERLY, Mass. — Cailin Lawlor (Wrentham, Mass.) of the Endicott women's cross-country team has earned Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) postseason honors, as announced by the league office earlier today.
Lawlor received CCC Rookie of the Year, while head coach Spencer Lange garnered CCC Coach of the Year honors (first in cross-country).
MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
CAILIN LAWLOR | SO.
Lawlor started her season strong with a fourth-overall finish at the Pop Crowell Invitational with a time of 23:18 as the Gulls claimed their first-ever team title at the meet. For her strong finish, she was recognized as CCC Rookie of the Week.
She followed that performance up with a 12th overall finish at the Codfish Bowl where Endicott finished third overall and Lawlor again was recognized with CCC Rookie of the Week honors.
At the Suffolk Invitational, she placed fourth overall with a time of 23:10.8 as the Gulls placed fourth heading into the CCC Championship meet.
Another fourth overall finish and a new personal best time of 23:05.6 at the championship meet helped Endicott achieve runner-up honors and Lawlor earn CCC All-Conference honors.
Additionally, Lawlor is the third student-athlete in program history to earn CCC Rookie of the Year honors.
SPENCER LANGE | HEAD COACH
Lange guided the Gulls to their highest CCC Championship meet finish since 2002 by placing second overall.
During the season, Lange helped the team finish first at both the Battle of the North Shore dual meet and the Pop Crowell Invitational.
He also has taken the program to new heights this season as they achieved a program record in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) East Region Rankings at No. 8 overall.
WHAT'S NEXT
Endicott will compete in the NCAA DIII East Regional Championship on Saturday, November 11 in Contoocook, N.H. (Hopkinson State Fair Grounds). For the latest on Endicott Athletics, follow the Gulls on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
(Photo Credit - David Le '10)
