2019 Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Kaitlyn Obremski
***Click here to view a photo gallery of the 2019 Fall Coastal Preps Players of the Year***
***ICYMI: Girls Tennis Player of the Year: Peyton Philemon***
***ICYMI: Girls Golfer of the Year: Caroline Crumrine***
***ICYMI: Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: Luke Scacheri***
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 Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year is freshman Kaitlyn Obremski from Topsail.
Kaitlyn’s Accomplishments
Topsail freshman Kaitlyn Obremski burst onto the scene in a huge way, opening the season with a dominant victory at the Wilmington Kickoff.
She went on to win five more races, including the Jungle Run, Mideastern Conference Championship and 3A East Regional.
She broke former Laney standout Natalie Tyner’s course record at Hugh MacRae Park by 15 seconds after crossing the finish line in 17:40.16 at the MEC Championship. At the 3A East Regional, Obremski also set a course record at Boyd Lee Park with a time of 17:30.95.
In her first trip to the 3A State Championship, Obremski finished fifth in 18:13.39.
More about Kaitlyn
Favorite Food: Watermelon
Favorite Restaurant: Szechuan 132
Favorite Movie: The Peanut Butter Falcon
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite athlete: Katelyn Tuohy
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite memory from the season: The end of season banquet.
Favorite thing about your school or team: The people and their positivity and how everyone is like one big family.
At what age did you start running?: 11
Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals?: I always tend to yawn at the starting line of every race.
If you could play another sport professionally, what would it be?: None. I would always stick to cross country.
Who is your biggest role model?: My mom and sister
What hobbies do you have outside of participating in sports?: I like to draw and go to the beach.
What app on your phone do you use the most?: YouTube
What is your dream job?: Professional runner
Are you a morning or night person?: Both
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?: It depends on how I’m feeling. I like both hot and cold weather.
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? Dunkin’ Donuts
Would you rather watch a movie at home or in the theater? At home
