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Lee freshman Harold Smith has been named the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Student-Athlete of the Week after leading the way for the men's track team at the Emory Invitational last weekend.

Smith claimed first place in the 800 meter with a time of 1:52.01, which ranks as the No. 1 time in the NCCAA. The Cleveland native and Bradley Central High School product is also making a splash in NCAA Division II. Smith ranks No. 6 in the country after the first three weekends of outdoor competition. 

"This was Harold's first collegiate win of what I am sure is many more to come," said Lee head coach Caleb Morgan. "It was a team effort and our guys really worked together to hit a fast time."

The Flames finished the event  in 11^th  place with a total of 38 points. Emory University was the team champion with 96 points. Gulf South Conference (GSC) foe Shorter University placed 18^th with 13 points.

Smith and the Lee track squad will be back in action on Saturday as they run in the Shorter Relays in Rome, Ga.