Fall sports are right around the corner.
This week, the Express introduces you to the boys’ cross country captains at Whitman-Hanson Regional High.
Here is what they had to say:
Logan Bourgelas
“This is my second year as cross country captain and my fourth year being a member of the cross country team. I am also a member of indoor and outdoor track. This season I hope to be a strong leader for the team and have a successful and winning record. I started running cross country four years ago to try and get in shape for football but soon realized that cross country was the sport I wanted to stick with. Everyone on the team is so supportive and kind and has each other’s back. Cross country is not just a sport where you go and run for hours, it’s a team where you can make so many new friends and make a lot of fun memories.
“Outside of cross country and track, I am a member of national honor society and the president of history honor society.”
Alex Kehayias
“I run cross country because of the team aspect. The team is by far the most close-knit community I have ever been a part of in sports, and I hope to lead the team to great things with the help of my other captain!
“Outside of cross country and track, I am a member of the National Honor Society and Science Honor Society, and plan to apply to English and Math Honor Societies this upcoming school year! I am also the secretary of Key Club, an organization that helps give back to our community! I love hanging out with friends and meeting new people. Before I started running, I played baseball for 12 years where I was a right fielder and second baseman.“
Gavin McCarthy
“I run cross country for the mental and physical aspects; I believe it’s the most mentally and physically demanding sport. But it grants you some of the greatest outcomes in the long haul. I’m looking to become a role model as a captain, as well as pushing the bar further so everyone on the team can reach new levels of running. I also love lacrosse, which I’ve played for 12 years. Me and my twin Connor are going to be Captains this upcoming spring.“
Adam Vinton
“Outside of running cross country, enjoy fishing and hanging out with my friends. The reason I run cross country is I like feeling physically fit. It’s a cool feeling to progressively run more and more each week and feeling your body adapt to better handle it. Along with getting in better shape running helps me relax after finishing school. This season I hope we can win some meets as well as have everyone run good times.”
— Nathan Rollins