Cedric Harper Named North Country Athlete of the Week
Cedric Harper, a freshman cross country runner from Canton, has been named the Watertown Savings Bank 7 News North Country Athlete of the Week.

Watertown, NY, October 27, 2026 —
Cedric Harper, a freshman cross country runner from Canton, has been named the Watertown Savings Bank 7 News North Country Athlete of the Week.
The announcement identifies Harper as a freshman and a cross country runner, and lists Canton as his hometown. It does not identify the school or team he represents, or provide details about the performance or other reason for the recognition.
The information available also does not state when Harper received the honor, how the Athlete of the Week selection is made, or whether other athletes were considered. No race results, times, or season statistics were provided. The award’s name includes Watertown Savings Bank and 7 News; further details about the organizations’ roles were not included.
As a result, the announcement establishes the recognition but offers limited context about Harper’s season or the circumstances behind the selection. Additional information about his team, recent competitions and the selection process was not provided. No statements from Harper, a coach, or an award representative were included.
For now, the confirmed details are that Harper is a freshman cross country runner from Canton and has been named the Watertown Savings Bank 7 News North Country Athlete of the Week. The available information does not provide a date for the announcement or indicate what comes next for Harper.
Story summarized from the original created by Mel Busler on www.wwnytv.com, see more information here.
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