BEVERLY, Mass. — The Roger Williams University men's cross-country team was recognized for its accomplishments throughout the 2026 season as the Conference of New England (CNE) announced its annual postseason awards and All-Conference selections.
Leading the way for the Hawks was senior captain Nathan Evans (Lincoln, R.I.), who was named the CNE Men's Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Roger Williams also had three runners recognized with All-CNE honors, including sophomore Cole Walker (Cumberland, R.I.) on the Second Team and seniors Kyle Tarpy (Haverhill, Mass.) and Harrison Krause (Glastonbury, Conn.) on the Third Team.
Evans Earns Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Evans earned the conference's Scholar-Athlete of the Year honor after combining a strong academic record with a consistent senior campaign on the course. The senior holds a 3.93 cumulative GPA and earned a 4.0 GPA during the previous semester while majoring in Construction Management with minors in Business and Real Estate.
Beyond the classroom, Evans is involved with the Construction Management Club and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Club. He also works on campus, greeting and guiding visitors, and has been inducted into the Construction Management Honors Society.
On the course, Evans provided steady leadership for the Hawks throughout the season. He opened the year with a 10th-place overall finish before following it up with an eighth-place showing at the James Earley Invitational on October 10. Evans capped off his conference championship performance with a 17th-place finish at the CNE Championships.
Walker Leads Hawks to Runner-Up Finish
Walker delivered one of his strongest performances of the season at the CNE Championships, leading Roger Williams to a runner-up team finish with a 10th-place overall showing. The sophomore also recorded a personal-best performance at the James Earley Invitational on October 10, finishing ninth overall.
His consistent performances throughout the season earned Walker Second Team All-CNE recognition.
Tarpy and Krause Earn Third Team Honors
Tarpy, a senior captain, rounded out a strong season with a 14th-place finish at the CNE Championships, finishing just behind Walker to help lead the Hawks' efforts. He also recorded a 19th-place finish at the James Earley Invitational on October 10. His performances earned him Third Team All-CNE recognition.
Krause, another senior captain, was also named to the CNE Men's Cross Country Third Team after placing 15th overall at the conference championships. His leadership and contributions throughout the season helped strengthen the Hawks' team effort.
2026 RWU CNE Postseason Honorees
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Second Team All-CNE
Third Team All-CNE
What's Next?
The Hawks will return to the course on Saturday, November 14, as they compete in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championship at Wickham Park in Manchester, Conn. Roger Williams will look to carry its momentum from the CNE Championships into the regional competition.
