Aaron Jones tabbed as AAC Runner of the Week

WALESKA, Ga. (September 4, 2023) – Milligan University senior Aaron Jones was selected as the Appalachian Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.

Jones, a three-time cross country All-American, led the No. 1 Buffaloes to a third-place finish at the Firetower Project Run at Appalachian State. The Buffs finished behind NCAA Division I Florida State and host Appalachian State. Jones' time would have landed him in the top seven for every team at the meet, including the Seminoles and Mountaineers.

Jones posted an 8k time of 24:36 to finish 10th overall. He improved his 2022 time on the same course by over 90 seconds. Teammates Will Stockley (13th) and Bryn Woodall (15th) joined Jones in the top 15 at the Don Kennedy Trails.

The Buffs return to action next week at Virginia Tech's Alumni Invitational.