Robert Duley Head Coach

RIPON, Wis. - Ripon cross country head coach Robert Duley has been named 2009 Midwest Conference Coach of the Year. Duley received the award, which is voted on by all 10 head coaches in the MWC, at last weekend's MWC Championships. That marks the third time in his career that Duley has received the prestigious honor.

Duley's team had a spectacular end to the season last week, as the Ripon men finished in a program-best second place among the 10 team field. The Red Hawk women finished sixth out of 10 at the meet. Duley also saw six of his runners (four men, two women) earn All-Conference honors.

The Red Hawks are off this week, but will return to action on November 14 at their Regional meet in Oshkosh, Wis. That meet will begin at 11 a.m.