Meet the 2023 All-Greater Rochester Boys Cross Country Team
Here is the 2023 All-Greater Rochester Boys Cross Country Team as determined by a vote of Section V coaches with input from Democrat and Chronicle staff.
Runner of the Year
Year: Junior
Parents: Lynne and Andrew Tempest
Key accomplishments: Winning Class B sectionals in a personal best 5K time of 15 minutes, 29 seconds and state Class B title in 16:09.3.
Future plans: To run in college.
Why he's Runner of the Year: The two-time AGR first-teamer made steady progress throughout the regular season, going undefeated in league meets. He set a course record to win the Marcus Whitman Invitational and then swept to three titles in counties, sectionals and states.
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Jennifer and Kevin Bubel
Key accomplishments: Ran 15:44.1 to place fourth at Class A sectionals, helping his team win. Was 24th at states, third sophomore.
Future plans: Undecided.
Year: Senior
Parents: Terri and Rob Dickerson
Key accomplishments: Finished second at Class A sectionals in a personal-best 15:43. Third in varsity AAA race at McQuaid Invitational.
Future plans: Plans to attend Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla., to major in ministry and church leadership.
Year: Senior
Parents: Melissa and Brett Domoy
Key accomplishments: Finishing first in 15.27.1 to lead Oakfield-Alabama/Elba to the Class D sectional title. Two-time AGR first-teamer.
Future plans: Possibly major in aerospace engineering.
Year: Senior
Parents: Diana and Brad Fisher
Key accomplishments: Won the varsity AA race in 15:17 as his team placed second at the McQuaid Invitational. Second in A sectionals. Two-time AGR first-teamer.
Future plans: Will attend Canisius and run in its Division I program.
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Jaclyn and John Ford
Key accomplishments: Ran a three-mile 15:30 in the varsity AA race at the McQuaid Invitational. Helped Arkport/Canaseraga/Alfred-Almond win sectionals and competed at the state meet for the third straight year.
Future plans: Uncertain but hope to attend an Ivy League college.
Year: Senior
Parent: Michele Lynn Giglia
Key accomplishments: Placing 15th at Nike Cross regional championship as the lead finisher among Section V runners and fastest Section V runner at states.
Future plans: Will major in finance and accounting at Canisius and run cross country and track and field.
Year: Senior
Parents: Christy and Michael Lesher
Key accomplishments: Ran 15:49 in the Bob Bradley premier race at the three-mile McQuaid Invitational. Eighth at A sectionals in 16:04.1.
Future plans: Attend college for physical therapy, hopefully at the University of Pittsburgh.
Year: Senior
Parents: Elizabeth and Gerald Lewis
Key accomplishments: Finished fifth at Class A sectionals in 15:55, second fastest all-time for a Webster Thomas runner, and 19th at states. Four-time AGR first-teamer.
Future plans: Will attend University at Albany for cross country and track, majoring in biology.
Year: Freshman
Parents: Colleen and Michael Mehan
Key accomplishments: Ran a personal-best 16:00.4 5K, fastest time for a freshman in the state, to finish third in Class B sectionals. Was 21st at states in 16:58.0, and first freshman in his class, third among 469 runners in all classes.
Future plans: Run cross country and track at a Division I college.
Year: Senior
Parents: Amy and Jeff Passalugo
Key accomplishments: Section V Class A champion in a personal-best 15:26.2, four-time AGR first-teamer.
Future plans: Attend Purdue University and will run cross country and track.
Year: Senior
Parents: Jennifer and Paul Sikorski
Key accomplishments: Running a personal-best 15:49.8 5K to finish fifth at the Monroe County Coaches Invitational at Parma Park and 32nd at the Nike Cross regionals.
Future plans: Attend Saint Bonaventure for computer science.
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Erika Duthiers and Christopher Simmons
Key accomplishments: Ran a personal-best 15:39.8 5K to finish second at Class D sectionals. Sixth at states and second sophomore.
Future plans: Increase mileage during winter track season and aim for a sub-4:20 mile. Also hope to run in college.
Year: Senior
Parents: Carrie and Matthew Tette
Key accomplishments: Sectional and state Class C champion. Four-time AGR first-teamer, all in cross country.
Future plans: Attend a four-year university for biological medical science.
Year: Senior
Parents: Andrea and Tom Wescott
Key accomplishments: Place seventh in Class A sectionals in 15:51.7. Two-time AGR first-teamer.
Future plans: Attend Alfred State College in the fall.
Coach of the Year
Profession: Senior Network Technician in Fairport Central School District
Varsity coaching experience: Fairport (2009 to 2017), Pittsford Sutherland (2018 to present).
Family: Jennifer Spitzer (wife); Amelia Rappleyea (daughter), Jack Jones (son).
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: AGR: All-Greater Rochester Boys Cross Country 2023 Team
