PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Gymnastics East Conference released its weekly awards Wednesday, with junior Jordan Barrow and freshman Ruth Whaley earning this week's honors.

For the first time this season, junior Barrow has been recognized as the conference's top gymnast. Following a three-week run of sophomore Manama Fofana getting the nod, Barrow claims the honor following a huge performance at the Ivy Classic. Barrow secured two first-place finishes at the event, placing first on the vault with a 9.825 and on the beam with a 9.900, a score which represents a career best. She also chipped in a 9.775 on the bars, good for sixth at the meet.

On the other side of the awards, freshman Ruth Whaley was named Co-Newcomer of the Week for the first time in her career. Whaley set the tone for Penn on balance beam at the Ivy Classic, leading off the rotation with a 9.825 to help the Quakers post a meet-best 49.125 on the event. Her score placed fourth overall and ranked second on the team. Whaley also contributed a 9.775 on bars, good for second among the Quakers. Her steady performances played a key role in securing Penn's third-straight Ivy Classic title.

The Quakers have been racking up for the GEC weekly honors this year, with Barrow and Whaley's honors being Penn's fifth and sixth of the year thus far.

The Quakers have a week off this week before getting back in action March 6, when they take on Maryland, Towson, and host Temple.