DAHLONEGA – University of North Georgia (UNG) women's cross country runner Allie Wardle has been named this week's Nighthawk of the Week after her performance at the Young Harris XC Opener.

In her Nighthawk debut, Wardle clocked a 20:24.5 to capture the individual title at the Young Harris Cross Country Opener, while helping lead North Georgia to a first-place team finish.

The Nighthawk of the Week title sponsor is Chick-fil-A of Dahlonega, with each week's winner receiving a complimentary combo meal at the Dahlonega restaurant. Located at 488 Morrison Moore Parkway East, Chick-fil-A is proud to give back to the local area and serve as a community partner with UNG Athletics.

Beginning in the fall of 2014, the UNG athletic department has honored one student-athlete each Monday morning as the Nighthawk of the Week. The award is selected each Sunday evening by a committee made up of members of the UNG Athletics leadership team.

North Georgia returns to action Sept. 18 in the 14th Annual UNG XC Invitational in Gainesville, Georgia.