By Blake Chadwick
Fresh off of a runner-up finish at league last season as a freshman, Cheney’s Stratton Young is ready to make another big splash.
The now sophomore is a passionate runner who stands out because of his love for running, has only run cross country for two years now and already has broken a lot of personal and team records.
“(Breaking records) felt great,” Young said. “It kind of gave me a boost of confidence in order to chase after more records when I get older.”
Young has a 4.0 GPA right now and runs a 17:24 in the 5K.
“Stratton is a great kid, very hard worker who is always wanting to improve,” head coach Rich Simmons said.
After a summer full of working out and running every day, and a great track season, Young feels like he can have a special year and that this team can be really special as well.
“My team goals are for us to make state because we got 4th last year at regionals and just missed out,” Young said. “I’ve also been so blessed that we finally are a team again, I love motivating everyone to do their best.”
As much as it is a team sports, cross country is also individual, and an individual state championship is something that is truly in the cards for Young as he continues to develop.
“I want to hopefully win state by my junior or senior year of high school,” Young said. “And I would like to run at the next level.”
