Jack Merck
Jack Merck
  • Hometown:
    West Springfield
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    West Springfield
News mentions
Merck Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week
Merck Named MASCAC Rookie of the Week

WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Freshman Jack Merck (West Springfield, Mass.) was named the MASCAC men's cross country Rookie of the Week yet again last week, as announced by the league earlier this week.

Jack Merck led the Owls (Bob Blanchard/RJBSports.com)
Merck Leads Owl Men to 18th at NCAA Regional Meet

Westfield State freshman Jack Merck crossed the line 63rd to lead the efforts of the Westfield State men’s cross country team at the 2019 NCAA Division III New England Regional qualifying meet at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine on Saturday.

Westfield's Zac Bentley and Jack Merck earned weekly awards from the MASCAC.
Rookie of the Year Merck Picks Up MASCAC Weekly Award

Westfield State freshman Jack Merck (West Springfield, Mass.) was named as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week after competing at the MASCAC Championship meet this past weekend at Moore State Park.

Bentley, Merck Earn Honors as Men's Cross Country Takes Second At MASCAC Championships
Bentley, Merck Earn Honors as Men's Cross Country Takes Second At MASCAC Championships

The top Owl finisher was freshman Jack Merck (West Springfield, Mass.), who finished in ninth overall with a time of 28:03, good for MASCAC Rookie of the Year honors. Tenth-place finisher Zac Bentley (Acushnet, Mass) was also named All-Conference for Westfield State.

Jack Merck led the Owls (Bob Blanchard/RJBSports.com)
Owl Men Take Second Place at James Earley Invitational

Westfield State got a number of strong performances in placing second in the team scoring, again using their pack mentality to form a tight group in the scoring.  Freshman Jack Merck (West Springfield, Mass.) made a decisive move mid-race to finish seventh among collegiate runners in 26:30 to be the top Owl runner across the line. 

Westfield State To Host 24th Annual James Earley Invitational On October 12th
Westfield State To Host 24th Annual James Earley Invitational On October 12th

WESTFIELD, Mass.  – Westfield State University will host its popular James Earley Invitational cross country meet on this Saturday at Stanley Park.

Men's XC Runs To Fourth Place at Keene State Invitational
Men's XC Runs To Fourth Place at Keene State Invitational

Westfield State’s men’s cross country used a balanced team effort in running to a fourth place finish at the Keene State Invitational on Saturday.

Merck Runs Away With MASCAC Rookie of the Week
Merck Runs Away With MASCAC Rookie of the Week

WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Westfield State freshman Jack Merck (West Springfield, Mass.) was named the MASCAC men's cross country Rookie of the Week for his performance at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational.

Men's Cross Country Wins Worcester City Meet
Men's Cross Country Wins Worcester City Meet

WESTFIELD, Mass. –  Westfield State men’s cross country opened up the 2019 season with a team win at the Worcester City Invitational at Moore State Park in Paxton, Mass., on Saturday.