BAKER EARNS FOURTH ACCAC RUNNER OF THE WEEK HONOR

Thursday October 9,  2025 - 10:00 a.m. | Dylan DeVlieger    

Mesa Community College's Olivia Baker continues to dominate the NJCAA Division II cross country scene, earning her fourth ACCAC Division II Women's Runner of the Week award this season following her record-breaking performance at the Al Shirley Invitational in Coolidge, AZ.

Baker took first place overall at the meet, setting a new course record with a time of 17:46 in the 5K, which also stands as the fastest time run in the ACCAC this season. The standout freshman has now claimed weekly conference honors in Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 6, and has been a consistent leader for the defending national champion Thunderbirds.

In addition to her conference success, Baker has earned two M-F Athletics NJCAA National Runner of the Week honors this year.