2019 Team Bios
Name: George Wehrle-Head Coach
1. Date of Birth: October 2, 1967
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Reading, bicycling, tennis, classic rock music (learning the history and listening to), tending to the property where I live.
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: It was a long time ago, but I remember liking English, Physical Education and History. I was not a science or math guy.
4. Favorite Book(s): Recently read The Deer Camp, currently reading Twilight of the Gods (about the end of classic rock music) and Amazing Racers, about the high school xc dynasty Fayetteville-Manlius.
5. Favorite Movie(s): All Star Treks, all Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Field of Dreams, Hoosiers, most Marvel Movies.
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: One of my best races was a 5k in Warren in 1992 that I won in 16:41 after laying off the pace in the first half of the race before catching the leaders in the final mile.
7. Favorite Place To Run: The trails near my house. I enjoy the familiarity of them and the solitude, and maintaining them in the summer gives me something to do that is constructive.
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Pizza from two or three of our local places, Diet Pepsi, good old cold water from the well/tap.
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Like I accomplished something to start my day. It relaxes me and gives me a chance to experience the weather in all four seasons.
10. Best Thing About Running: It's easy to do by yourself, and no matter how much slower I get I still enjoy pushing myself and getting out there every day.
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: I wish I could run faster, so that's frustrating. Not really wanting to race anymore, and I'm not exactly sure why. Sweating a ton in the summer!
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I have a large comic book collection from my youth and have close to 2000 Sports Illustrated magazines, nearly every issue since 1981.
Name: Andrew Barnoff-Sophomore
1. Date of Birth: November 8, 2003
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Playing bass guitar, basketball, and hockey
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: English
4. Favorite Book(s): Where The Red Fern Grows
5. Favorite Movie(s): Rocky
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: Running Districts last year
7. Favorite Place To Run: Any kind of woods
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Steak
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Energized
10. Best Thing About Running: It keeps me in shape
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: It takes the breath out of me
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: Hockey is my favorite sport
Name: Samuel Rodgers-Senior
1. Date of Birth: January 14, 2002
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Biking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, drumming
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: History
4. Favorite Book(s): Swim The Fly
5. Favorite Movie(s): Full Metal Jacket, The Sandlot
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: When Corbin and I got "shot at" on the dirt road
7. Favorite Place To Run: Any small trail in the woods
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Soup (all kinds)
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Like I am accomplishing a goal that not many do
10. Best Thing About Running: Finishing and looking back on what I did
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: When you are on a good run and some type of unexpected pain ruins it
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I can do some pretty hilarious imitations
Name: Andrew Wehrle-Senior
1. Date of Birth: March 28, 2002
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Lifting, playing soccer, basketball and tennis
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Math
4. Favorite Book(s): Lord of the Flies
5. Favorite Movie(s): Any Avengers movie
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: Winning the 800 meter run at districts last year
7. Favorite Place To Run: Woods
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Wings, water
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Peaceful, healthy
10. Best Thing About Running: When you are finished
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: When it hurts
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: The XC coach is my dad
Name: Aiden McLaughlin-Junior
1. Date of Birth: February 11, 2003
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Camping, Kayaking, being outside, spending time with friends
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Science
4. Favorite Book(s): Harry Potter
5. Favorite Movie(s): Fast and Furious
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: XC States/Track and Field states
7. Favorite Place To Run: Dirt road
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Root beer, chocolate milk
9. Running Makes Me Feel: accomplished
10. Best Thing About Running: healthy and fun
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Being sore
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I am left handed
Name: Evan Groce-Freshman
1. Date of Birth: December 1, 2004
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Hunting, fishing,
4 wheeler riding, airlift wars, hanging out with friends
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Gym, History, Science, Math
4. Favorite Book(s): None
5. Favorite Movie(s): All the Star Wars, Austin Powers
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: First cross country race in 7th grade at Lock Haven when I was seeing 6 foot kids
7. Favorite Place To Run: Flat trails
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Coca-Cola; I like all foods
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Relaxed
10. Best Thing About Running: Keeps me in shape
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: The pain
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I love red hot sauce and eat it on everything
Name: Emmet Jamieson-Senior
1. Date of Birth: May 17, 2002
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Writing, reading, playing video games, driving, listening to music and hanging out with friends
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Journalism and English
4. Favorite Book(s): "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak or "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
5. Favorite Movie(s): Battle Royale
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: Running the steeplechase at Lock Haven...and clearing the obstacle as though it were a hurdle
7. Favorite Place To Run: Lakefront trail in Chicago
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Deep dish pizza
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Strong, capable and excited to be alive
10. Best Thing About Running: Finishing a race and exceeding your expectations
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Cramps/stitches
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I starred in a documentary about my running habits (albeit documentary shot just for fun). I've also spoken to the executive director of the US Quidditch Association.
Name: Isaac Greenblatt-Freshman
1. Date of Birth: June 8, 2004
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Collecting baseball cards
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Math
4. Favorite Book(s): Mike Lupica books
5. Favorite Movie(s): DC Universe movies
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: Middle School Championships when I placed
7. Favorite Place To Run: Our Punxsy course
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Pepsi and Eggs
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Good
10. Best Thing About Running: You get to make new friends and you can get rewards from running
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Getting a side stitch
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: That I love collecting baseball cards
Name: Owen Bartlebaugh-Senior
1. Date of Birth: October 24, 2001
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Swimming, biking, Nitro Ball
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Science
4. Favorite Book(s): "The Great Gatsby"
5. Favorite Movie(s): "Prefontaine"
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: Going sub 10 (in the 3200) for the first time
7. Favorite Place To Run: Any trail in the woods
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Pasta
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Relaxed
10. Best Thing About Running: Competing in races
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Drills, stretching, etc.
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: My middle name was named after Lance Armstrong
Name: Eric Surkala-Sophomore
1. Date of Birth: December 20, 2003
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Hunting, fishing
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: History
4. Favorite Book(s): Still don't have one
5. Favorite Movie(s): Unstoppable
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: States last year, staying in the hotel
7. Favorite Place To Run: Woods, shaded areas
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Grilled Chicken Salad
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Strong and powerful
10. Best Thing About Running: The feeling of not slowing down
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Cool downs
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I keep old fishing lures
Name: Bryce Horne-Freshman
1. Date of Birth: February 16, 2004
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Hunting, volunteer firefighting, riding dirt bikes
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Gym, Science
4. Favorite Book(s): American Sniper
5. Favorite Movie(s): Baywatch
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: 2019 300 meter hurdle middle school championships
7. Favorite Place To Run: Around my house to Hemlock Lake
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Chocolate milk
9. Running Makes Me Feel: tired, sick and good
10. Best Thing About Running: Improving my time
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Hills
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: I am growing a mullet
Name: Corbin Heitzenrater-Senior
1. Date of Birth: April 27, 2002
2. Hobbies/Interests (besides running!): Fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, pizza making
3. Favorite Subject(s) in School: Sciences
4. Favorite Book(s): "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"
5. Favorite Movie(s): "Alive"
6. Most Memorable Running Moment: Falling down "Everest" and rolling the entire way to the bottom
7. Favorite Place To Run: Wooded trails
8. Favorite Food Or Drink: Pizza or Fish/Lemonade or Root Beer
9. Running Makes Me Feel: Relaxed, but energized in the long run
10. Best Thing About Running: The accomplished feeling you get when you finish a run or a race.
11. Worst/Least Favorite Part About Running: Being sore after a hard workout
12. What is Something Hardly Anyone Knows About You That Is Surprising Or Unusual?: "I have a fatty tumor in my heart!"