Boston College Athletics
Men's Cross Country Adds Talented Recruits
August 24, 2004 | Men's Track & Field
Aug. 24, 2004
Jeremy Zagorski
Parsippany Hills HS, NJ
One of the very best high school runners in the country during his four years at Parsippany High School in New Jersey, Jeremy enters BC as one of the most decorated athletes ever from that State. Jeremy was a 7-time NJ Group Champion in XC and Track and has impressive career highlights: such as winning the Eastern States Indoor Mile title, placing 4th at the famed Millrose Games Mile, and running a 4:11.87 mile time which ranked him 5th best nationally for the indoor mile in 2004.
Frank DiVittorio
Choate Academy, CT.
A hockey player in the winter, Frank showed tremendous versatility in winning the New England Prep School Cross Country Championships last fall, then returning to win the Prep School New England Outdoor 400m title after spending the winter on the ice. With P.R.'s of 401.37 for 1500m and 1:56.78 for 800m, the sky may be the limit as Frank has committed himself to year-round running.
Jeff Klatsky
Nutley HS, NJ
A proven cross country runner in the state of New Jersey, Jeff was the Group 3 XC champion and ran a 16:10 on the famed Holmdel Park course. But a late in his senior year, Jeff had a break through on the track, running a 1:53.85 in 800m to finish 2nd to the Indoor National 800m Champion. Jeff's combination of cross country strength and track speed will prove to be a lethal combination for the Eagles.
Adam Moitoso
Bishop Hendricken HS, RI
Adam captured the Rhode Island State Cross Country title. His leadership at the highly successful Bishop Hendricken will allow him to be an immediate impact for the Eagles in the longer distances. Ideally, Adam will follow in the footsteps of former Hendricken athlete and current sophomore Stephen Walsh.
Dan Springer & Josh Springer
Westerly HS, RI
Twin brothers Josh and Dan Springer will add tremendous depth to the men's distance program. Dan was the Rhode Island Indoor 1500m State Champion, while Josh was runner-up to Adam Moitoso in the Rhode Island State Indoor 3,000m. In Cross Country, the brothers led the Westerly team with a 3-4 finish at the State Cross Country Championships. The Rhode Island natives, Dan, Josh and Adam Moitoso could be the back bone of the men's distance squad for years to come.
Ryan Henry
Norwell HS, MA
Formally a stellar high school soccer player, Ryan found his success in the past two seasons on the track. A speedy 1:21 600m indoors ranked him 3rd in the state of Massachusetts. Ryan's potential in the middle distances has not been tapped and the coaches look to discover what he can do in those distances.
Patrick Mallea
St. Peters Prep HS, NJ
Patrick was the NJ Indoor Parochial State Champ in the 800m and placed 3rd in the 800m NJ Indoor Meet of Champions. With PR's of 1:55.6 and 4:18.6 for 800m and a mile, Pat could be the biggest surprise for the men's team.
Connor Farrell
Blue Point HS, NY
Although plagued by injury his senior year at Blue Point High School on Long Island, Connor showed tremendous potential is sophomore and junior year running personal bests of 49.70 in the 400, 1:55.77 in the 800m and 4:21.54 in the mile. Assuming Connor can remain injury free, he has the ability to become a fantastic addition to the Eagles' strong middle distance/distance core.
Brett Fiorovanti
Christian Brothers Academy, NJ
While at CBA, Brett was the 1200m leg of the nationally ranked DMR team. The "team" atmosphere that Brett will brings with him from his stellar performances at CBA will be immeasurable to the Eagles.
Evan Geilich
Bernard's HS, NJ
Evan was a 2-time New Jersey Group Champion in Cross Country. Bernard's HS has a long tradition of producing some very talented and hard working athletes. A true distance runner, Evan will bring that same work ethic to the heights.
Jake Zorski
Christian Brothers Academy, NJ
As the second runner on the nationally ranked CBA XC program, Jake will be a huge asset over hill and dale for the Eagles. Just like his teammate Brett (CBA 2004) and current BC XC Captain, Trevor Rozier-Byrd (CBA 2000), the team atmosphere that the CBA athlete brings to the Heights is immeasurable.
