Connors showed out in the 3000m Steeplechase at the Charlotte 49er Classic last week. The sophomore distance runner recorded a new personal and Saint Francis program record with a 10:48.25 gold medal finish at the competition. Her time leads all runners in the conference and currently sits at sixth in the nation. Connors is the first Red Flash runner since 2022 to claim a NEC Track Athlete of the Week award.