Head Coach: Justin Kocis – 8th year (Boys : 146-14), (Overall : 290-30)
Assistant Coaches:
Jeff Minnich – Assistant Coach
Morgan Weaver – Assistant Coach
Martina Sell – Volunteer Coach
Sport: Cross Country: Boys Cross Country
Team Name: Southern Lehigh Spartans
League: Colonial League
2023 Record: 19-5 : 3rd place Colonial League, 5th District XI AAA
Key Runners Lost:
None
Key Returning Runners:
Greg Rubino (Sr.) : Leagues (2023 : 6th, 2022 : 8th, 2021 : 30th), Districts (2023 : 18th, 2022 : 31st, 2021 : 50th), State Qualifier (2023 : 204th). Greg has become one of the vocal leaders on the boys team while always excelling in pressure situations, specifically the postseason. He holds the 6th fastest time on SL’s home course.
Peter Jones (Sr.) : Leagues (2023 : 11th, 2022 : 17th, 2021 : 18th), Districts (2023 : 27th, 2022 : 41st, 2021 : 43rd). Peter is one of the vocal leaders on the boys team with great athleticism. He has made great improvements since his freshman year is can always be counted in big races.
Miles Etters (So.) : Leagues (2023 : 12th), Districts (2023 : 25th). Miles had an excellent freshman year while finishing in the top 3 on the boys team while exceeding his freshman expectations.
Gabe Ruggeri (Jr.) : Leagues (2023 : 27th, 2022 : 25th), Districts (2023 : 47th, 2022 : 50th). Gabe is one of the vocal leaders on the team while making steady improvements and being a key contributor to the teams success.
Stanley Wempe (So.) : Leagues (2023 : 29th), Districts (2023 : 48th). Stanley had a solid freshman year while being a top 7 varsity runner.
John Hammond (Sr.) : Leagues (2023 : 30th), Districts (2023 : 57th). John has made great strides while becoming a varsity runner since his freshman year.
Henry Parrish (Jr.) : Leagues (2023 : 24th, 2022 : 34th), Districts (2023 : 63rd). Henry has shown flashes potential and athleticism over the past two seasons.
Josh Garges (Sr.) : Leagues (2023 : 32nd). Josh showed excellent improvement throughout his junior year while becoming a varsity runner.
Sungwon Yu (Sr.) : Sungwon was strong contributor during last season.
Key Newcomers:
Oliver Ruggeri (Fr.)
Jules Thornton (Fr.)
Nick Sajez (Fr.)
Conner Rieksts (Fr.)
Keene Etters (Fr.)
2024 Outlook: The boys team has a nice mix of veteran leadership and experience while having numerous underclassman looking to make an immediate impact. Led by experienced runners, Rubino (state qualifier), Jones, and Ruggeri the boys are primed to contend for a league championship and look to qualify for the state championship meet.
With a talented freshman class, this years boys team has a great amount of depth. The boys team will be tested by excellent competition at the Northampton Invitational, Centaur Invitational, and Paul Short.
