CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Winston-Salem State University senior Ann Badawi has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Female Performer of the Week following her performance at the Livingstone XC Invitational on Friday, Oct. 9, in Salisbury, North Carolina.

The honor marks the first of Badawi's career and the third CIAA weekly award earned by the Rams' cross-country program this season.

Badawi led the Rams with a second-place finish in the women's 5K, crossing the line in 18 minutes, 50.6 seconds. Her performance helped Winston-Salem State capture the team championship with 17 points, finishing ahead of second-place Fayetteville State, which recorded 66 points.

Senior Rainn Sheppard finished third in 19:10.0, while sophomore Ava Millner placed fourth in 20:19.6, giving the Rams three of the top four individual finishers. Senior Elicia Bryant finished seventh in 20:43.9, and junior La Tanya Johnson placed eighth in 21:24.7 to complete the team's scoring five.

Junior Kayla Nobles finished 16th in 23:07.5, followed by sophomore Leigh Wills in 20th in 23:43.7 and junior Simone Kelly in 27th in 24:55.0.

The Rams' women's team claimed the invitational title, while the men's team finished fourth overall.

Up Next
The Rams will rest and prepare for the 2026 CIAA Cross Country Championship on Thursday, Oct. 22 in Salem, Virginia.

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