Nicholas Courtney '19 Recruiting Profile

I’m a senior at Hanover High School.  I have been running varsity cross country and varsity track for the high school since freshman year. I first started cross country and track at the middle school in 8^th grade after I decided not to play football anymore. One of the coaches recommended I try the cross country program.  Even in my first year I saw that I have a drive to work hard and become faster. I realized that I really have a passion for running.  Originally I was planning on playing basketball going into high school but after a successful year with the cross country and track teams in 8^th grade, I decided to focus on my running.  I have been a Patriot League All Star for cross country 3 years in a row.   I have been a captain for both teams in my junior year and have already been voted captain for cross country and track for senior year. I was awarded the sportsmanship award in 2018 for both cross country and outdoor track  

Part of what I love about cross country and track is the team aspect. Yes, these sports take individual efforts, but my teammates and I work hard together and encourage each other to do better.  We care about each other, work hard and have fun while doing it.  I would like to run for a college and I could only hope to help bring the team together and make new friends as I have with the high school team. 

I am interested in studying Environmental Sciences and Sustainability.   I am highly interested in the way the world works through science.  I am an honor roll student with some high honors terms for all my classes and am continuing to work hard academically as well as with my sports.