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Pope John’s Kevin McCormick holds on to the lead as he competes against Wallkill Valley and Jefferson high schools earlier this season. McCormick proved to be the best, most consistent runner in the county this year, placing second in the SCIL Festival and 10th at the Non Public A Group meet.

A dedicated Kevin McCormick finally reaches his full potential

By JON GERAMITA

jgeramita@njherald.com

As a whole, cross country runners are pretty reserved.

Not in a bad way, but most are very well-rounded individuals who manage their time well and don't have time for the typical drama that surrounds most high school students.

Well, a few weeks ago in school, Pope John's Kevin McCormick proved that not every great distance runner is boring.

"I kind of got in trouble in school for going on the school phone system," McCormick said. "I like to think I'm a pretty funny guy, but they didn't like that."

Whether mischievous or not, McCormick proved to be the best, most consistent runner in the county this year, placing second in the SCIL Festival and 10th at the Non Public A Grou ...

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