Analysis: In 2015, David Principe showed up big for the cross country season. He won the New England cross country championship, took third at the NXN Northeast Regional, and was the 17th runner to cross the finish line at the national meet. On the track, Principe owns a 3200m PB of 8:51.43. He also ran 4:07.66 for the 1600m and 1:57.80 for the 800m. With both Blaise Ferro and Tim Bason off to college, expect Principe to be the first to step up to try and claim the NXN Northeast Regional crown.
Athlete: Michael Vernau
Year: 2017
School: Davis Senior High School, CA
Analysis: Michael Vernau is ready to tear up the upcoming cross country season. After a breakout 2015 season that saw him improve 116 places in the CIF California state cross country championships to finish eighth, Vernau took eighth at the Foot Locker West Regional and 10th at Foot Locker Nationals.
With several big names gone and graduated, Vernau should have what it takes to win a regional meet or place among the top 10 at Foot Locker Nationals for the second year in a row.
With several big names gone and graduated, Vernau should have what it takes to win a regional meet or place among the top 10 at Foot Locker Nationals for the second year in a row.
