Alex Maier Joins Edward Cheserek & Joe Rosa as Top Sophomores in NXN History


We started off the 2016 cross country season asking...who is Alex Maier? After crossing the line at Nike Cross Nationals on Saturday, we got our answer. With his 5th place finish, he solidifies himself as one of the nation's best cross country runners. On top of that, Maier is now one of the best male athlete sophomore performers in NXN history terms of overall finish.

1) Edward Cheserek (2nd 2010)

2) Joe Rosa (3rd 2009)

3) Alex Maier (5th 2016) & Craig Lutz (5th 2008)

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