Bernard picks up his second NEC Rookie of the Week award of 2008 after rounding out the top-10 overall at the Towson Invitation on Oct. 3. The freshman finished the 8,000-meter course in 27:20, as he was the third Mount harrier to cross the tape, helping the team earn a second-place standing in the eight-team field. In each of the Mount’s races this season, Bernard has finished in the top three on the squad.