NAME: Nate Assa

AGE: 17

FAMILY: Parents: David and Lizzie; Siblings: Ruby Assa, 15, a freshman runner on the girls team, and Sloane, 12.

SCHOOL YEAR: Senior

SPORTS YOU PLAY: Cross country, indoor and outdoor track

FAVORITE SPORT, AND WHY: Cross country is my favorite sport of the three, because of the race atmosphere, and also the season is unmatched.

MOST MEMORABLE MEET FOR YOU, AND WHY: The 2024 Twilight Invitational in Falmouth, where I ran my personal best 5K, and also saw my preseason vision of going 1-2 with teammate and fellow captain Will Cerrutti come true. The meet itself is also unforgettable, because the races are at night with Halloween decorations and lights surrounding the course.

COLLEGES YOU ARE PURSUING: Purdue University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

DO YOU WANT TO PLAY SPORTS IN COLLEGE, AND IF SO WHICH ONES: Yes, all three

DESIRED CAREER: Airline pilot