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The Barron Perspective

Boys’ Cross Country Captain Races to Victory

by Brandon Kreusch

Senior Jesse Martinez paces himself against the competition.
Senior Jesse Martinez paces himself against the competition.

The Barron Perspective recently caught up with senior captain Jesse Martinez to talk about the season he’s having with the boys’ cross country team.

Barron Perspective: Which position do you hold with the team?

Jesse Martinez: I’m currently the captain of the cross country team.

BP: When did you join cross country?

JM: I joined cross country in my sophomore year.

BP: Why did you join cross country?

JM: I joined cross country because both my brother and sister did it and I did well during the track season.

BP: What are you hoping to get out of cross country?

JM: I hope to get a scholarship and improve my 5k times.

BP: Do you have any personal goals this season?

JM: I’m looking to improve my 5k time to under 17 minutes […].

BP: Are you and your team looking to improve anything this season?

JM: We are looking to improve our record to 8-0, undefeated. We are currently 4-0.

Editor’s note: The Barrons finished the dual meet season with a record of 7-1.

BP: Where do you see the cross country team at the end of the season?

JM: At the end of the season, I see my team winning the White Division championship.

BP: What is your favorite part about cross country?

JM: My favorite part about cross country is winning 1st place and getting an adrenaline rush in the beginning of my race.

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