The 6-foot, 145-pound senior middle distance and distance talent won the gold medal in the 800-meter run at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor this past season, breaking the tape in 1:48.32, which ranked No. 5 nationally among prep boys competitors this spring. Birge won the 1600 and took second in the 800 at the Class 6 state meet, leading the Pioneers to a runner-up finish as a team. His best 1600 clocking of 4:05.67 in 2026 ranked No. 20 nationally and his personal-best mile time of 4:10.09 ranked No. 96.
Birge has maintained a weighted 4.30 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to compete on scholarship at the University of Virginia this fall.
An accomplished singer who performs with the Patriot Singers Choir, Birge has volunteered locally at the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry and as an elementary school mentor.
