Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year

Boys Cross Country - California

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Evan Noonan

Runner
DANA HILLS HS
DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

1st - 14:35.3

Division 3 State Championships

1st

Woodbridge Classic

2nd

Bob Firman Invitational
“Evan Noonan compiled the strongest race ledger in Division 3 state history, not only breaking the divisional course record, but also winning the nation’s largest meet and splitting two very close race outcomes against the eventual Nike Cross Nationals champion. With one high school year remaining, he has put himself squarely in the discussion for the best talent in Golden State history.”
Rich Gonzalez
PrepCal Track
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 145-pound junior broke the tape at the Division 3 State Championships in a personal-best time of 14:35.3 this past season, leading the Dolphins to the team title. Noonan also won the Woodbridge Classic and was the only runner nationally to thrice dip under 14 minutes for three miles. He took second at the highly competitive Bob Firman Invitational, losing by a split second to the eventual national champion. 

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Academic Achievement

Noonan has maintained a 3.84 weighted GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

An avid drummer who has performed in live concerts with various bands at the renowned “House of Blues” venue in Anaheim, Noonan has volunteered locally on behalf of Mercy Warehouse, which provides donated goods from real estate sales to those in need. He has also volunteered with Operation Santa Claus, assisting in the collection and distribution of donated toys for foster children in Orange County.