Josh Mulloy

Student Reporter: Jordan Dykstra

The number 13 is the sixth prime number. It is the number of wins the football team had as they continued on to state. It is the age at which children become teenagers. Most importantly, it is the number of times Josh Mulloy has crossed the finish line before anyone else in a race.

Last season, Josh Mulloy was playing Friday night football. This year, Josh decided to come out for cross country. When asked why he decided to come out for cross country, Josh answered, "I just love running. But just making it to state for track gave me the idea of cross country. I realized I was supposed to run more than 100 yards at a time." As it turns out, Josh was meant to run 5000 yards and win.

Throughout the season, Josh faced tough competition. At Kiel, many division 1 and 2 runners were there, but Josh ran towards the front of the pack during the race. When he disappeared before the final stretch, he was in sixth place. When he came over the hill towards the finish line, Josh was in first place. His hard work and training during the season helped him in all of his races.

Josh Mulloy continued his winning streak all the way to the state meet. Here was Josh's biggest test. "I felt pretty relaxed, not too nervous," was Josh's statement about how he felt before the state meet. It was true. Josh started off strong and led the way along with Jujuan Tyler from Racine St. Catherine's. With about 100 yards left, Josh Mulloy took off. He emerged from hiding, in the lead and racing towards the end. Josh Mulloy crossed the finish line with his hands in the air. It was over; Josh Mulloy was the new Division 3 state champion.

Josh plans to run during the off season and also go out for track in the spring. Congratulations, Josh!