PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers cross country welcomed a group of accomplished distance runners to its roster with the addition of the 2022 recruiting class.
“This is a historic recruiting class for the men’s distance program,” Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Bobby Farrell. “Coach Matthew Jelley was able to pick up some major difference makers as we work to make the distance events a force in the Big Ten and NCAA. This class is a great start in bringing in impact runners while providing critical depth.”
Ray Sellaro (University of Pennsylvania/North Hunterdon High School)
PRs: Mile – 3:57.89; 1,500m – 3:41.69; 800m – 1:50.92
NCAA Qualifier (1,500m), Ivy League Champion (1,500m)
Justin Cornetta (University of Pennsylvania/Hunterdon Central High School)
PRs: 1,500m – 3:45.87; mile – 4:02.96; 800m – 1:52.73
Will Hare (University of Pennsylvania/Princeton High School)
PRs: 3,000m Steeplechase – 8:51.45; 3000m – 8:03.56; 1,500m – 3:47.17
Two-time NCAA Qualifier (Steeplechase)
Alec Snell (University of New Orleans/Dutchtown High School)
PRs: 800m – 1:49.43; 1,500m – 3:48.34
Southland Conference Champion (800m)
Billy Clewell (Camden Catholic High School)
PRs: 1,600m – 1:54.27; 1,600m – 4:16.76; 5,000m – 15:19
N.J. #8 (800m outdoor)
Daniel Valentino (Freehold Township High School)
PRs: 3,200m – 9:25.12; 5,000m – 15:19
Jack Moran (Christian Brothers Academy)
PRs: 1,600m – 4:21.63; 800m – 1:57.90; 5,000m – 15:20
Alex Davis (Patrick Henry High School)
PRs: 800m – 1:54.75
Virginia #9 (800 outdoor)
Zeb Hinker (Lower Cape May Regional High School)
PRs: 1,600 m- 4:19.15; 5,000m – 15:54
Liam Tilton (Highland Park High School)
PRs: 1,600m – 4:18.58; 3,200m – 9:19.61
Evan Morrow (Hasbrouck Heights High School)
PRs: 800m – 1:56.84; 1,600m – 4:22.43
Aaron Wysocki (North Hunterdon High School)
PRs: 5,000m – 16:11
“After rewriting the record books last year, women’s distance gets even more depth and talent than ever before,” said Farrell. “Coach Jelley has the difference makers and depth to easily have the strongest year ever for women’s distance.”
Kassidy Johnson (Kansas State/Maize South High School)
PRs: 800m – 2:02.94; 1,500m – 4:20.28
Two-time NCAA All American (800m), Big XII Champion (1,000m)
Sofia Condron (Elwood/John Glenn High School)
PRs: 800m – 2:10.95; 1500m – 4:42.65
NY #4 (800m outdoor)
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