KANSAS CITY Sophomore Cris Renteria of Central Methodist was selected the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week on Monday afternoon, his second time winning the award this season (Sept. 23).

In a preview of next month's NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship, Renteria turned in a strong performance for the Eagles. A native of Monett, Mo., he finished 15th at the NAIA Pre-National Meet with a time of 25:35 over the 8K course at the NAIA National Preview at Rim Rock Farms in Lawrence, Kan.

The weekly award winner will represent the HAAC in consideration for the NAIA Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week award, which will be announced no later than Tuesday afternoon.