2022 Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Kaitlyn Obremski

***ICYMI: Girls Golfer of the Year: Ellie Hildreth***

***ICYMI: Girls Tennis Player of the Year: Sophia Catino***

***ICYMI: Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: Luke Adams***

Now that the fall sports season has come 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 golf, girls tennis, boys and girls cross country, volleyball, boys soccer and football.

The Coastal Preps Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year is senior Kaitlyn Obremski from Topsail.

Kaitlyn’s Accomplishments

Topsail’s Kaitlyn Obremski capped her stellar career with an outstanding senior season that featured five victories, including a fourth Mideastern Conference Championship.

Obremski had the two fastest times in the area, including the only sub-18 minute run. She crossed the finish line in 17:52.94 on September 9 at the Wilmington Beach Blast. 

Six of the seven fastest times came from Obremski. She earned her fourth straight MEC title with a dominant 38-second victory at Long Leaf Park on October 13. 

Obremski went on to finish second at the 4A East Regional and 10th at the states. 

She holds the course record at every local venue – Kiwanis Park, Long Leaf Park, Northwest Park, Olsen Park, Poplar Grove Plantation and Wallace Park. 

Obremski is currently weighing her college options, but plans to continue running at whichever school she chooses.

More about Kaitlyn

Favorite Restaurant(s): Szechuan 132

Favorite Movie(s): The Little Mermaid

Favorite TV Show(s): The Office

Favorite Athlete(s): Shalane Flanagan

Favorite memory from this season: Conference championship; it was a great feeling earning my 4th conference title and finishing the season strong. We have a great conference with so many talented athletes.

Favorite memory from your career: Regional championship my freshman year where I ran my all-time PR of 17:30. I was excited to run this course again my junior year at regionals, but unfortunately my season ended early due to an injury.

Favorite thing about your school or team: We are all like family and help each other through anything.

Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals? If so, what are they?: When my sister and I would race together we had a special handshake. I also tie my shoes numerous times.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?: Greece or Thailand

If you could switch places with any person (real or fictional) for a day who would it be?: My sister

Are you a morning or night person?: Night person

What is something you could eat for a week straight?: Chicken and dumpling soup

What is your favorite milkshake flavor from Cook Out?: Chocolate

What app on your phone do you use the most?: Snapchat

What is one hidden talent you have that most people don’t know about?: I can roll my stomach.

What 3 items would you bring with you to a deserted island?: My sister, phone, and water

Would you rather dance or sing in front of a group of people?: Dance