Thorstein posted his third consecutive sixth place finish or better in a varsity race, with the second-fastest time among D1 competitors at the Highlander XC Challenge on Saturday. The freshman from Reykjavík, Iceland claimed his third consecutive NEC Rookie of the Week award after navigating the 5K Newark, NJ course in a career-best 25:29. The time ranks among the NEC's top-5 finishes in a 8K race this season.