Anthony Battle '19 Recruiting Profile

Winning 3rd place in the 4x800m relay at the North Carolina State meet was the best moment of my high school career yet, and really went to show how far I had come as a runner, and how much farther I can go. Though, in my opinion, I improved the most as a student-athlete when I inadvertently disqualified my relay team at the conference meet 2 weeks before. Our team would have won 3rd place and earned the All-Conference trophy, but it was revoked because I stepped outside my zone as I was getting ready to take the baton. This experience motivated me to take the initiative and work on hand-offs with my relay members until they were perfect for the regional and state meets. 

I initially joined indoor Track & Field in my freshman year to obtain a healthy physique, and while I kept working to drop my time, I never even thought about making conference let alone the state meet. It wasn't until I ran the 4x800 at the conference and regional meets in my sophomore year that I realized I could display my ability at a state level. I continued to improve my 800 time throughout my junior year while also better understanding the values of commitment and teamwork. I seek a program that's compatible with me both athletically and academically. I not only possess the physical ability to compete on a college level, but the character, temperament, and dedication to make a positive impact on your team.