FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 1, 2002

Emmanuel Karngar Named Little East Conference Men’s Runner of the Week

Providence, RI—Rhode Island College freshman Emmanuel Karngar (Providence, RI) was named Little East Conference Men’s Runner of the Week for his performance in cross country last week.

Karngar, one of Head Coach Kevin Jackson’s top recruits, placed first overall (59 competitors) at the Ray Dwyer Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28. Karngar recorded a time of 23:15.00 at the race, which was held at Goddard State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. The course was shorter than the normal 8,000 meter distance.

Karngar is a 2002 graduate of Shea High School.

Coach Jackson’s team placed second (six teams) with a team score of 52.0 at the Ray Dwyer Invitational. Eastern Connecticut won the meet with a score of 29.0. The Anchormen will compete at the Tri-State Championships, hosted by the Community College of Rhode Island, on Saturday, Oct. 5.

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