Sam Ayala Award Athlete of the Week Week Of 9/7/2021 Sport Cross Country School Cal State Fullerton Year Senior Position Hometown Norwalk, Calif. High School Read more on the Cross Country Athletes of the Week for Sept. 7 >>> • Sam Ayala takes home his first Big West Cross Country Athlete of the Week honor. • Ayala was the runner-up finisher at the Mark Covert Classic, finishing the men's 8000-meter course in 24:52.0. • With his performance, the senior helped the Titans to a team win.