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The conference award is the second weekly honor for Barraza in his career, after also being named The American Athlete of the Week on Sept. 3, 2015.
Barraza named AAC athlete of the week
The decision was made so Barraza could come back in 2017 when the team could possibly have a more improved squad. That is definitely the case right now.
Alongside junior runner G.J. Reyna, the men’s cross-country team placed fifth as a team at A&M, improving on their ninth place performance in 2016 and seventh place performance in 2015.
Right now, Barraza and the cross-country team are preparing to compete at the Cross Country Pre-Nationals on Oct. 14 in Louisville, Kentucky. With Barraza’s return, the men believe they have a legitimate shot at a conference title.