Sophomore Brayden Clarke has been named Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week following a dominant individual performance that propelled The University of Scranton men's cross country team to a first-place finish at the Oak Ridge Invitational on Friday.

Clarke led the field from start to finish, crossing the line in an impressive 16:16.88—a full 20 seconds ahead of the nearest competitor. His commanding win set the tone for the Royals, who delivered a powerful team effort by placing seven runners in the top ten and claiming four of the top five spots.

With Clarke leading the charge, Scranton's scoring five combined for a team total time of 1:24:40.70, averaging 16:56.14 per runner on the 5K course.

The Royals return to competition on Saturday, September 27 at the Dickinson Long-Short Invitational.

About Peggy's
The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce. Founded locally in 2012 by Scranton Alumna Peggy Cosgrove, Peggy's Marinade and Dipping Sauce features six flavors and can be found in stores locally and regionally.