Bishops' Cocumelli, Newman Named
NCAC Players of Week

March 2, 2009

DELAWARE, OHIO -- Ohio Wesleyan University sophomore Christa Cocumelli (Dublin/Bishop Watterson) and sophomore Rachael Newman (Strongsville) have been named North Coast Athletic Conference Players of the Week for the week of March 2, it was announced by the NCAC.

Cocumelli, a member of the Battling Bishop women's track & field team, was named Sprinter/Hurdler of the Week. She finished second in the 55-meter hurdles at the Denison Last Chance meet on Friday.

Newman, a member of the Battling Bishop women's track & field team, was named Distance/Middle Distance Runner of the Week. She won the 800-meter run in a time of 2:20.92 at the Denison Last Chance meet on Friday.