“Despite being afflicted with a bout of mono in the postseason, Patrick Koon willed himself to excellence in remaining the state’s premier talent this past season. A two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year selection, his lone loss came at Foot Locker Nationals, further solidifying his ranking among the best distance runners in Florida history.”

Rich Gonzalez

PrepCal Track

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 135-pound senior outraced a stacked field to win the Foot Locker South Regional Championships this past season with a time of 14:48.61. Leading up to his regional title, Koon won his third consecutive Class 3A State Championship to complete an unbeaten season against in-state runners. He also took 15th at Foot Locker Nationals to sew up Third Team All-America honors.

Academic Achievement

Koon has maintained a 4.70 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on scholarship at Stanford University this fall.

Exemplary Character

A member of the National Honor Society and also student body vice president at his school, Koon has volunteered locally as part of the Strides For Seizures initiative, which raises funds for patient programs at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He has also donated his time with the School of Arts and Sciences summer camp.