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Men's Cross Country

Cross Country reveals 2024 signing class

LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Zack Scott revealed his men's and women's cross country teams' 2024 signing class Tuesday morning.
 
VMI Men's Cross Country
 
Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Zack Scott
"The men's team has added 11 hungry-to-compete men who will create a very competitive culture on our men's team. Summer training results will make the top seven list very dynamic from August through October, especially with the addition of Peter Fiorillo, a transfer from Campbell. I am excited for Coach Mathew Scott having such a large group of untapped talent. This will make for some interesting training sessions and giving him some options to see who will be sent to compete at the SoCon Championship."
 
Below is a synopsis of each men's team signee:
 
Peter Fiorillo – Campbell University transfer - St. Petersburg Catholic – St. Petersburg, Fla.
MileSplit bio - https://fl.milesplit.com/athletes/10350149-peter-fiorillo
Coach Scott on Peter Fiorillo: "Peter will help close the gap between Kevin Shank, Ben Hagerich and Patrick Lowry to create an air of urgency to determine who will run at the SoCon race."
 
Luke Gaylor – Jefferson Forest HS – Forest, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/8227947-luke-gaylor
Coach Scott on Peter Fiorillo: "Dynamic runner from the middle distances to cross country and a strong addition who will also generate a more competitive practice atmosphere."
 
James Gao – Watchung Hills Regional HS – Warren, N.J.
MileSplit bio - https://nj.milesplit.com/athletes/11011649-james-gao
 
Jackson Geisendaffer – New Kent HS – New Kent, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/11167443-jackson-geisendaffer
 
Camden Gonzales – Patrick Henry HS – Ashland, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/9340823-camden-gonzales
 
Rye Jackson – Lord Botetourt HS – Daleville, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/9354830-rye-jackson
 
Schuyler Nitzsche – William Monroe HS – Standardsville, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/10429391-schuyler-nitzsche
 
Ethan Sharkey – Gulf Shores HS – Gulf Shores, Ala.
MileSplit bio - https://al.milesplit.com/athletes/11008240-ethan-sharkey
 
Matthew Sterbenz – Salem HS – Virginia Beach, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/11305769-matthew-sterbenz/stats
 
Aidan Zagorski – Kettle Run HS – Nokesville, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/10307067-aidan-zagorski
VMI Women's Cross Country
 
Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Zack Scott
"We have added three women to our growing distance group. Coach Mathew Scott stepped into his role and hit the ground running. These three women will have a positive impact on our team culture and - depending on the success of our summer training - we could see a constant shuffle of our top five runners from August through October."
 
Below is a synopsis of each women's team signee:
 
Alex Black – Walsingham Academy – Williamsburg, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/8496588-alex-black
 
Natalia Dias – Colgan HS – Manassas, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/10305429-natalie-dias
 
Reagan Gilman – Veritas School – Richmond, Va.
MileSplit bio - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/5458864-reagan-gilman
Coach Scott on Reagan Gilman: "A very dynamic runner capable of running the 800m – 5K potentially scoring as a freshman in the Southern Conference."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Players Mentioned

Ben Hagerich

Ben Hagerich

5' 9"
Freshman
Patrick Lowry

Patrick Lowry

Sophomore
Kevin Shank

Kevin Shank

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Ben Hagerich

Ben Hagerich

5' 9"
Freshman
Patrick Lowry

Patrick Lowry

Sophomore
Kevin Shank

Kevin Shank

Sophomore