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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Cross Country - West Virginia

Gatorade Player of the year

Micah Gainer

Runner
UNIVERSITY HS
MORGANTOWN , WEST VIRGINIA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

1st

Class AAAA State Meet

1st

UHS Season Opener
“Despite having his postseason cut short by injury, Micah Gainer showed himself to be a rising star in the state, clocking sub-16 efforts six times last fall. His win at states sparked University to their seventh straight team title and his individual academic prowess is just as impressive as his race season.”
Rich Gonzalez
Editor - PrepCalTrack

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 135-pound sophomore won the Class AAAA state meet this past season, leading the Hawks to the team title. Gainer also broke the tape at the UHS Season Opener to clock a personal-best time of 15:31.2. He was a 2025 Class AAAA All-State selection.

Academic Achievement

Gainer has maintained a weighted 4.17 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall. 

Exemplary Character

Gainer has volunteered extensively on behalf of his local church community. He has also donated his time as a meet assistant for middle school track meets in addition to a community road race that benefits the Special Olympics.