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Rodriguez Takes Home NEC Runner Of The Week

Budge named NEC Prime Performer

Photo: Steve McLaughlin
Photo: Steve McLaughlin
September 24, 2025

For the second time in two races, Central Connecticut State runner Mark Rodriguez was named the NEC Cross Country Runner of the Week. He was joined as an NEC Prime Performer by Aidan Budge, who is a two-time honoree this season.

Rodriguez finished as the runner-up at the 21st Annual CCSU Ted Owen Invitational. In a field of 99 runners, he finished the 8K in a time of 25:21.2.

Budge was close behind his teammate, finishing third in the race, with a time of 25:27.10.

CCSU returns to action on Friday, October 3rd when they travel to Lehigh University for the Paul Short Run.

 

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