BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Loyola University Maryland first-year runner Ethan Halpern was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Tuesday after his performance over the weekend in Kentucky.
 
Halpern was the Greyhounds' No. 2 finisher at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic.
 
The native of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, finished 20th overall in 25:44.6.
 
He has been Loyola's No. 2 runner in two of three events so far this season.