WESTON, Mass. – Regis College freshman Sam Mildrum (Hingham, Mass.) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week in men's cross country, it was announced on Monday morning.

Mildrum was the top finisher for the Pride at this past weekend's James Earley Invitational hosted by Westfield State University. Mildrum finished the course in 28:43, good for a 123rd place finish out of the 388 runner field.

Sam Mildrum and the Regis College cross country teams return to action on Friday afternoon at the Saints Invitational hosted by Emmanuel College starting at 4:00 p.m.