BEVERLY, Mass. — The Conference of New England announced Monday that Roger Williams University first-year men's cross country runner Chris Campbell (Avon, Conn.) has been named the CNE Rookie of the Week following a strong collegiate debut at the University of Hartford XC Invitational on Saturday morning at Keney Park.

Campbell made an immediate impact in his first collegiate race, placing 16th overall in the 5K with a time of 16:41.6. His performance helped the Hawks secure a third-place team finish with 95 points in their season opener.

Campbell Makes Immediate Impact

Campbell wasted no time making his presence felt in his first collegiate competition, crossing the finish line in 16:41.6 to earn 16th place overall in the 5K.

The first-year runner was one of the Hawks' top performers throughout the race, helping Roger Williams battle its way to a third-place finish in the team standings with 95 points.

Strong Debut at Keney Park

Competing against a competitive field at Hartford, Campbell delivered a composed performance in his collegiate debut. His 16:41.6 finish placed him among the top runners in the field and provided the Hawks with an important scoring performance.

Campbell's strong showing also helped set the tone for what promises to be an exciting first season in a Roger Williams uniform.

Rookie Recognition for Campbell

Campbell's standout debut earned him CNE Rookie of the Week honors, giving the first-year runner an early accolade as he begins his collegiate career.

With his first race now under his belt, Campbell will look to build on his strong start and continue contributing to the Hawks throughout the 2026 season.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Campbell and the Hawks return to action on Saturday, September 19, at the UMass Dartmouth Cross Country Invitational in North Dartmouth, Mass. The JV race is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., followed by the varsity race at 11:20 a.m.