Janet Walsh Named Women’s Cross Country MVP

NEW PALTZ, NY — Baldwinsville native Janet Walsh was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the SUNY New Paltz women’s cross country team at the school’s annual Athletic Awards Banquet on May 7th.

Walsh, a sophomore and team captain, was among the top three New Paltz finishers in all seven meets during the fall. She was also the Hawks top finisher in four of the meets.

Walsh ran a season-best time of 19:37 and finished 14th at the Hamilton Invitational on October 11th. At the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Championship on October 25th, she placed 23rd in a time of 25:17.

Walsh is also a member of the SUNY New Paltz indoor and outdoor track and field teams. She is a fine arts major at SUNY New Paltz and a 2002 graduate of CW Baker High School.