Joe Frye Named Atlantic Sun Field Athlete of the Week for the Third Time
MACON, Ga. -- Senior men's track and field thrower Joe Frye (Roscommon, Mich.) has been tabbed the Atlantic Sun Field Athlete of the Week as announced by the conference office on Wednesday.
At the Vanderbilt Invitational last weekend, Frye broke the school record in the hammer throw with a mark of 61.45 meters, good for second place in the event. That mark ranks 38th in the nation and 18th in the region. In addition, he also placed seventh in the discus throw.
This is the third time he has won the A-Sun weekly award this spring. In total, Frye has been honored with the A-Sun's weekly track and field award nine times (indoor and outdoor).
Frye and the rest of his Bruin teammates will be back in action this Saturday at the Stan Lyons Invitational in Indianapolis.
The Atlantic Sun Conference is an 11-member league committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun stands for achievement with integrity in both the academic and athletic arenas, with a focus on the balance between the two for our student-athletes. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun boasts five of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun includes a blend of the most prestigious and dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.
