The City University of New York Athletic Conference announced its post season awards on Friday afternoon, and the Lehman College men’s and women’s cross country units were represented. On the men’s side, standout Oscar Kamalu was named an all-star, while on the women’s side it was Michaelle Garcon receiving all-star honors.
Oscar Kamalu became the model of consistency for the Lightning in 2009. He competed in six of the seven meets that Lehman College participated in, and he was the first Lightning finisher in the six meets he ran in. His dedication to conditioning and helping his team be successful was something that was very encouraging to Lightning Head Coach Lesleigh Hogg.
“Oscar was an extremely hard worker this past season and I’m definitely proud to see him receive this honor,” Hogg said. “He dedicated himself to being the best that he could be, and the scary thing is that he will only get better.”
Perhaps the most impressive performance for the standout this year came at the 2009 CUNYAC championship meet when he finished fifth overall in the event by clocking in at a time of 30:14. He’ll be expected to be a leader for the Lightning in 2009.
Michaelle Garcon received all star honors thanks to her consistency and reliability for Lehman College in 2009. She participated in all seven of the Lightning’s meets this season, establishing herself as one of the mainstays for her squad. Coach Hogg praised Garcon after learning that she received the honor.
“Michaelle has had some great runners to learn from and compete with and I think that has certainly helped her become one of our more reliable runners,” Hogg said. “She has done everything I’ve asked of her and more, and I’m eager to see how she’ll do in 2010.”
Garcon finished 10th at the CUNYAC championship meet by completing the event in a time of 28:46.