HILBERT, Wis. -- Junior Joley Berger (Dunbar, Wis., Pembine HS) has been named the Cross Country Performer of the Week, as announced by the Midwest Conference today, October 20. The award comes as Berger's fourth this season in as many races. 

Berger recorded a 21:11.9 this week at the Augustana Interregional Invitational, taking 6th place in a crowded field of nationally ranked programs. Berger's finish came ahead of the top runners from ranked teams such as #3 UW-La Crosse, #7 WashU, #15 Emory, and #24 Wartburg. The Ripon College women's cross country team is currently ranked #6 in the North Region, and compete next at the Midwest Conference Championships, held October 31 in Beloit.