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Runner finds his stride with experience

Related Topics: Cross country running

After struggling through his freshman season and missing out on the conference championships, one member of the cross country team has soared to new heights in 2016.

Sophomore G.J. Reyna was off to a fast start and helped the men’s team reached top 10 finishes in their last three meets.

His performance might come as a surprise to outsiders, but this is a testament of what head coach Steve Magness and his staff committed to when they recruited Reyna. Although Magness said Reyna initially had difficulties transitioning to NCAA running, the staff didn’t worry because they knew his capabilities.