CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Winston-Salem State University senior Rainn Sheppard has been named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Female Performer of the Week following her individual championship performance at the HBCU Cross Country Challenge in Petersburg, Virginia.

The honor marks the second time this season that Sheppard has been named the CIAA Female Performer of the Week.

Sheppard led the Rams to the women's team championship at the HBCU Cross Country Challenge, crossing the finish line first with a time of 20:39.9. Her performance helped WSSU capture the team title, while the Rams' men's team finished fourth.

Sheppard's first-place finish highlighted a strong performance from the WSSU women's team, with senior Ann Badawi finishing second in 21:04.8.

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