LATHAM, N.Y. - The United East conference has announced its Athletes of the Week for October 13, 2026.  Today will include Athletes of the Week for Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Golf, Men’s Tennis and Women’s Tennis

A total of five student-athletes from four different member institutions were recognized for their performances.
  Runner of the Week
Mason Kaminski / SO / Penn State Abington / Warminster, Pa. / Council Rock South

Mason Kaminski earns United East Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week honors for the second time this season after a strong performance for Penn State Abington at the 18th Annual Jack Saint Clair Memorial Invitational. The sophomore completed the 8K course at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia in a time of 29:12.6, placing 15th overall and seventh among collegiate competitors. Kaminski’s performance marked another strong outing in his sophomore campaign.
  Runner of the Week
Nelly Evangelista / SR / Penn State Abington / Norristown, Pa. / Norristown

Nelly Evangelista led Penn State Abington at the 18th Annual Jack Saint Clair Memorial Invitational, finishing as the Nittany Lions’ top runner in the 6K race. The senior completed the course at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia in a time of 34:31.1, placing 33rd overall and 22nd among collegiate competitors. Evangelista’s performance helped Penn State Abington secure a fifth-place finish in the team standings.
  Golfer of the Week
Keegan Redmond / FR / Penn State Harrisburg / Hummelstown, Pa. / Hershey

Keegan Redmond captured the individual title at the United East Preview Event at Belle Springs Golf Course, leading Penn State Harrisburg to a first-place team finish. The freshman carded six birdies and an eagle en route to a three-under-par 69, finishing as the only golfer in the field to break par. Earlier in the week, Redmond also led the Lions at the two-day Battle at Bulle Rock, hosted by Alvernia, where he finished 12th among 54 competitors with a 12-over-par total. 
  Player of the Week
Oliver Emard / FY / St. Mary’s College of Maryland / Gaithersburg Md. / Quince Orchard

Oliver Emard picked up a straight-set singles victory for St. Mary’s College of Maryland in a tightly contested 4-3 setback at Marymount (Va.). Competing at No. 5 singles, Emard earned a 6-3, 6-2 victory to even the team score at 2-2 and keep the Seahawks in contention. Earlier in the match, Emard partnered with Dylan Courtney at No. 3 doubles, falling 6-3 to Marymount’s Brett Neuhart and Adam Stanulis.
  Player of the Week
Samma Zahran / SR / Penn State Brandywine / Brookhaven, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara

Samma Zahran went a perfect 4-0 across singles and doubles play to help Penn State Brandywine secure victories over Immaculata and Arcadia. Competing at No. 1 singles, Zahran earned straight-set victories in both matches, surrendering just three games across four sets. She also teamed with Tamara Fritz for a pair of wins at No. 1 doubles, posting scores of 6-2 and 6-1. Zahran's undefeated week helped the Nittany Lions extend their winning streak to four consecutive matches, marking the program's first four-match winning streak in 15 years.