2019 Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: Luke Scacheri
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***ICYMI: Girls Tennis Player of the Year: Peyton Philemon***
***ICYMI: Girls Golfer of the Year: Caroline Crumrine***
With the fall high school sports season coming to a close, it’s time to reveal the All-Coastal Preps teams. Over the next week, you will get to know more about the players of the year while also seeing who made first and second team in girls tennis, girls golf, boys cross country, girls cross country, boys soccer and volleyball. Football will be published shortly after the conclusion of the season.
The Coastal Preps Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year is senior Luke Scacheri from Ashley.
Luke’s Accomplishments
Ashley’s Luke Scacheri had a breakout senior season, claiming titles at both of the big area meets. He won the New Hanover County Championship (15:56.16) and Mideastern Conference Championship (15:46.45) at Hugh MacRae Park.
His time at the MEC Championship broke a course record, which was previously set by Hoggard’s Mason Boyles in 2011.
Scacheri went on to be the top area’s finisher at the 4A East Regional (ninth in 15:43) and 4A State Championship (13th in 16:15.28).
More about Luke
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite Restaurant: Indochine
Favorite Movie: Apollo 13
Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
Favorite athlete: Steve Prefontaine
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite memory from the season: Getting the course record at Hugh MacRae.
Favorite thing about your school or team: Everyone on the team is very nice and encouraging toward each other.
At what age did you start running?: 11, although I did triathlons from age 6.
Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?: I always jump in the air two times before I start.
If you could play another sport professionally, what would it be?: Soccer
Who is your biggest role model?: My dad
What hobbies do you have outside of participating in sports?: I like to skateboard and wakeboard.
What app on your phone do you use the most?: Instagram
What is your dream job?: Astronaut
Are you a morning or night person?: Night
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?: Cold
Would you rather revisit a moment in the past or look ahead to a moment in the future?: Past
Who has the best doughnuts in town? Britt’s
Would you rather watch a movie at home or in the theater? Theater