Ohio Wesleyan University Athletics

Ohio Wesleyan University freshman Cade Richeson (Worthington/Thomas Worthington) has been named a North Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 29, it was announced by the NCAC.

Richeson, a member of the Ohio Wesleyan men's track & field team, was named Men's Field Athlete of the Week.

Richeson turned in Ohio Wesleyan's best individual finish at the unscored Spire Midwest Open on Saturday.  He finished second in the shot put with a throw of 54-7, which ranks third in NCAA Division III this season.  Richeson also placed 13th in the weight throw with an effort of 42-5¾.