Two Tar Heels Named ACC Cross Country Performers Of The Week

Posted Sep 15, 2026
Ciara O'Shea and Caden Leonard have earned conference honors, named the ACC Women's Performer and Freshman of the Week, respectively, on Tuesday afternoon. O'Shea earned ACC Co-Women's Performer of the Week after a win at the Virginia Invitational, leading her fellow Tar Heels to a team first-place finish. With a 5k race winning time of 16:46. (GoHeels.com)

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