Under the leadership of Coach Mr. Michael Burgess and Assistant Coach Mr. JefFAlcoser, the Prep Cross Country team continued its success after training relentlessly from the summer until the end of November. The team’s achievements once again led to placements in the HCIAA Championship and the HCTC Championship, and also the New Jersey Track Conference. Senior Captains Theodore Doyle and Michael Garrigan ensured that the runners always placed well amongst the top competi tor in the county and state. All runners were necessary in achieving the team’s numerous sweeping triumphs. A strong, supporting cast of runners including seniors Thomas Fitzpatrick and Matthew Meehan, junior Peter Drummond, and sophomores Joseph Livi, and James Murduca played a key role in the team’s numerous victories. Having known one another for several years, the team members enjoyed one another’s company, and were united as friends and companions. Senior Michael Garrigan noted, “I have known many o f the runners since freshman year, and I always enjoyed practice because o f the bonds that I formed with them. I regarded my Cross Country teammates as closely as my other friends.” Through their constant efforts, seniors Ted Doyle and Mickey Garrigan, earned places in the Hudson County First Team All-County, while junior Peter Drum mond and sophomore Joseph Livi placed in the Hudson County Second Team All-County. Senior Tom Fitzpatrick and sophomore James Murduca placed in the Hudson County Third Team All-County. Additionally, senior Matt Meehan achieved a position in the Hudson County Honor able Mention All-County team. Moreover, the Prep Cross C ountry team was able to form bonds which reflected their strong dedication to one another and the team. Front Row: B e n ja m in S tra c q u a ta n io , T im o th y Merner, Peter Drum m ond, Second Row. Jo h n M ucciolo, M ark Zileski, R ich ard O ’Connor; Third Row. Jam es M urduca, C h risto pher Fiumi, Lucas Netchert, Andrew Merner; Fourth Row: Matthew Meehan, Michael G a rrig a n , J o s e p h L ivi.
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