Kent School
Boys Cross Country
Boys Cross Country
Kent nurtures excellent runners: young men known throughout the Founders League for their natural talent, exceptional conduct, and race-day accomplishments.
Running is an adventure. While very much a team sport, running can be a singular experience in many ways. For those who enjoy pushing themselves, setting goals and working hard to reach them, getting out into nature and moving fast, cross country is the perfect endeavor.
Skill Development & Teamwork
Runners at Kent enjoy a great variety of resources. We have amazing trails right on and near campus, with parks, dirt roads, and mountains all around. Our home course is one of the most challenging in New England, built by hand, and certainly one of the most beautiful and natural. Our workouts are varied and interesting. Hills, distance, speed, technique drills, form work, core strengthening, and more form the foundation our strong but well-spaced racing schedule.
Leadership & Character Development
The diverse, enthusiastic, and committed group of young men who compose the team are focused equally on strong performances as well as resilience, sportsmanship, and respect.
Coach Jeremy Sokolnicki
Running presents an opportunity to test oneself, push limits, and excel. I hope to instill a passion and enthusiasm for the sport in the young men who join the Kent team. Running has added great balance to my life, and I am routinely reminded by Kent alumni of the enjoyment that their seasons with the team have brought them, and the strong memories that remain with them far into the future. The thrill of the race, the challenge of the workout, the good friends, and the great times are what running is all about. Competing well is a nice bonus!
Boys Varsity Cross Country Roster
| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Osman Abaza | 2024 |
| Gabriel Costales | 2026 |
| Jacob Garcia | 2023 |
| Jiaqi Hua | 2023 |
| Zhi Huang | 2025 |
| Zile Huang | 2024 |
| Arthur Illidge | 2025 |
| Edward Lilly | 2025 |
| Patrick Luo | 2025 |
| Thomas Parlatore | 2024 |
| Lucas Peacock | 2024 |
| Jiahe Song | 2023 |
| Chuan Hsi Wu | 2023 |
| Kevin Yu | 2023 |
| Yuanming Zhao | 2025 |
| John Zimmerman | 2023 |
Boys Varsity Cross Country Schedule and Results
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vs.
The Hotchkiss School
Home
N/A
The scrimmage with Hotchkiss returned after a two year hiatus, and this year we changed things up a bit with both a three-mile and two-mile option. The course was in great shape, dry and firm, with the usual challenges of our natural setting off of the main campus. Hotchkiss came ready to run hard, as always, and proved a formidable opponent. Their top runner set a new course record on our current layout, started in 2021, finishing in 17:10. Kent placed two runners in their top seven, Lucas P. and Leo H., with Kevin Y., co-captain Jimmy W., Thomas P., Patrick L. and co-captain Jack Z. filling out our top seven. In the two mile event, newcomers Liam K., Charlie C., Gabriel C., Arthur I., and Luca R. finished in the top five spots overall. We are looking forward to hosting Williston next weekend!
Scrimmage
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vs.
Williston Northampton School
Home
Loss
50-15
-
vs.
Canterbury Invitational
Away
Canterbury School
Placed
-
vs.
Richard Miller Invitational
Away
Westminster School
Placed
-
vs.
Trinity-Pawling/Berkshire
Away
Trinity-Pawling School
Placed
-
vs.
Salisbury School
Away
Salisbury School
Loss
33-22
Another perfect day for a race, we headed to Salisbury for their Parents' Weekend, and our first time on their traditional, challenging wooded course since '17. It was all about quality work today, and the Kent team was ready for action. Ozzie A. and Luna P. battled out front for us as has been the case all season, with Luna leading the way for Kent until Ozzie stepped in during the final mile. Both were close behind two of Salisbury's top three boys. Gabriel C. was not far back, pushing his pace over the challenging terrain, right on their tail - a great overall race and strong finish up the hill. Jimmy W. and Edward L. had solid individual races, pushing each other along the way, digging deep and pulling into fourth and fifth for the team. Closing out our top seven were Leo H. and Thomas P., both showing good form and tenacity. No personal best times today, which anyone familiar with this course will appreciate. However, efforts were excellent across the board. We look forward to our trip to Millbrook next weekend!
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vs.
Millbrook School
Away
Millbrook School
Win
28-29
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vs.
Taft School
Home
Loss
50-15
-
vs.
Founders League Championship
Away
Choate Rosemary Hall
Placed
All Day
vs.
New Englands
Away
St. Mark's School
Placed
Boys JV Cross Country Roster
| Name | Class |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Costales | 2026 |
| Zhi Huang | 2025 |
| Edward Lilly | 2025 |
| Yuanming Zhao | 2025 |
Boys JV Cross Country Schedule and Results
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vs.
Williston Northampton School
Home
Loss
50-15
-
vs.
Richard Miller Invitational
Away
Westminster School
Placed
-
vs.
Trinity-Pawling/Berkshire
Away
Trinity-Pawling School
Win
-
vs.
Salisbury School
Away
Salisbury School
Loss
34-25
-
vs.
Millbrook School
Away
Millbrook School
Win
-
vs.
Taft School
Home
Loss
-
vs.
Founders League Championship
Away
Choate Rosemary Hall
Placed
All Day
vs.
New Englands
Away
St. Mark's School
Placed