University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

AIKEN, S.C. – The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Student-Athlete of the Week is men's cross country standout Julio Rojas.

Rojas, a native of Clermont, Fla., guided the Pacers to a third-place finish at the Blue Bear Invitational.

The junior newcomer shattered the school record with his 8k performance. Going against numerous NCAA Southeast Region competitors, he notched a time of 27:17.32.

His effort was good enough for fourth place at the meet. Additionally, Rojas broke the previous school record by over 30 seconds.

The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week honors one student-athlete each week from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort.

Sept. 4, 2023 - Kari Mercer, Volleyball
Sept. 11, 2023 – Julio Rojas, Men's Cross Country