HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton outdoor track and field student-athlete Edena Sanchez has been named the Empire 8 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Track Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 18.

Sanchez won the 800-meters event in an Empire 8 leading time of 2:21.98. Sanchez also helped the 4x400-meter relay team earn 3rd place with a time of 4:19.97 at the Roberts Wesleyan Redhawk Invitational on Friday. The relay time marks the second fastest time in the Empire 8 this season.