2018 - 2019 SOUTH DAKOTA
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
AARON
RYAN
DISTANCE RUNNER
ABERDEEN CENTRAL HS
ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA
JUNIOR
HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-11
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
1ST - 15:31.73
CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
“Aaron commanded the state race from start to finish and I thought executed a brilliant race strategy. Aaron is a powerful runner and a fierce competitor.”
Shane Reilly
Head Coach - Head coach of Washington High

Athletic Excellence


The 5-foot-11, 150-pound junior won the Class AA state meet this past season with a time of 15:31.73, breaking the tape 3.73 seconds ahead of his next-closest competitor and leading the Golden Eagles to a third-place finish as a team. Ryan broke the tape despite falling less than 500 meters from the finish line. A three-year All-State selection, he won seven of eight races during the 2018 campaign.

Academic Achievement


Ryan has maintained a 3.15 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character


Ryan has volunteered locally as a youth mentor and track coach, and he has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church youth group.