By: Jackson Wright
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Following this past weekend's performances, USF Athletics is pleased to announce Valerie Childs and Mason Weeks as this week's USF Athletes of the Week.
Childs excelled in USF's first meet of the season. She recorded 3 first place finishes and finished 2nd once. She swam times of 53.19 in the 100 freestyle and 1:55.20 in the 200 freestyle. Valerie was also part of the 400 freestyle relay that swam a time of 3:35.51, and was the top individual scorer in USF's victories over #16 Augustana and St. Cloud State. She also leads the NSIC in three events: 100 free, 200 free, and 400 free relay. Following this first meet Valerie sits in the top-10 nationally in each event she won this past weekend.
The Cougar swim team was dominant during their first meet last Thursday, sweeping #16 Augustana 167-127 and St. Cloud State 187-107.
Mason Weeks dominated on both days for the Coo as he led the team to a 10-under 566 (290-276) and a 2nd place finish. The Cougars second round score of 276 set an all-time record for best round by USF Men's Golf. Weeks took 2nd and saw his teammates put on strong performances.
Mason shot a -6, 138 for the tournament. He turned in rounds of 68 and 70 to reach 2nd place, and his totals for the week were: 23 pars, 8 birdies, and 1 eagle.
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