“Valyo qualified for Nike nationals in spectacular fashion and was the fastest North Carolina competitor at every meet he entered last fall. His time at NXN regionals was the fastest 5K in the state last fall.”

Rich Gonzalez

PrepCal Track

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9, 135-pound senior broke the tape at the Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional Championships this past season, clocking a personal-best time of 14:40.80 to earn First Team All-Region honors. Ranked No. 28 in the 2023 Dyestat 100, Valyo was unbeaten by an in-state runner last fall. His victories at the Class 4A state meet—where he ran the fastest all-class time of the day—and the Great American XC Festival were also marquee wins.

Academic Achievement

Valyo has maintained a 4.17 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on scholarship at North Carolina State University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Valyo recently completed a sports management internship and has donated his time to the Jaguars athletic department by creating media, performing social-networking and providing logistical support.