Zach Wiedeman named Papa John's Scholar Athlete of the Week

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois cross country student-athlete Zach Wiedeman has been named the Papa John's Scholar-Athlete of the Week for his accomplishments on the field and in the classroom.

Wiedeman competed in the SIU-Edwardsville Cross Country Challenge and finished first individually with a time of 25:26.02 in the men's 8K Friday (Sept. 14).

His first place finish was the third in a row for the Leathernecks at the Challenge. Michael Castel took that honor in 2011 running a time of 25:58.74, while Mike McGraw won the event in 2010 with a time of 26:13.

Wiedeman owns a 3.213 grade point average while majoring in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration.

2012-13 Papa John's Scholar-Athlete of the Week Award Winners

August 27 - Sarah Hall (Women's Soccer)
September 3 - Samantha Fournier (Volleyball)
September 10 - Pat Smith (Football)
September 17 - Zach Wiedeman (Cross Country)

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