Conner Rutherford Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year Boys Cross Country

“An All-State performer last season, Blacksburg’s Conner Rutherford exhibited dramatic year-over-year improvement with his Class 4A state win and his triumph at the Nike Cross Regionals Southeast Championship. He also led the Bruins to a state team title, extending their tradition of regional excellence.”

Rich Gonzalez

PrepCalTrack editor

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 152-pound senior raced to victory at the Class 4 state championships this past season with a time of 15:46.0, pacing the Bruins to the team title. Rutherford won five races this season—including three invitationals—and delivered his signature performance in winning the Nike Cross Southeast Regionals and qualifying for nationals. Also the state’s top performer at the adidas XC Challenge last fall, where he finished seventh, he clocked a personal-best 14.59.0 to take fifth at the Milesplit.com XC Challenge.

Academic Achievement

Rutherford has maintained a 4.11 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

Exemplary Character

Rutherford has volunteered locally on behalf of YuGo Ministries New Home Construction service-mission trips.

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