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Debesh named NSAA Cross Country Runner of the Week

Senior Desyebelew Debesh has been named the North Star Athletic Association's Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for his performance last week in the Briar Cliff Invitational. 

Desyebelew Debesh was named the NSAA Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week.
Desyebelew Debesh was named the NSAA Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week.
October 5, 2021

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Senior Desyebelew Debesh has been named the North Star Athletic Association's Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for his performance last week in the Briar Cliff Invitational. 

Debesh was the top NSAA runner in the BCU Invitational which was held at the Adams Park Nature Preserve in North Sioux City, S.D. He finished 18th in the field of 130 runners and was the fifth among NAIA competitors.  He clocked a season-best time of 26 minutes, 54.1 seconds in the 8K race.    

Debesh helped guide BU to a fourth-place finish in the 12-team meet. 

Bellevue will travel to Sioux Center, Iowa on Saturday (Oct. 9) to compete in the Dordt Holiday Inn Express Classic.