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Name: Chris D'Angelo
School: Desert Vista
Chris D'Angelo has played a vital part of the Thunder program since
joining the team as a sophomore in 2014. Last November, Chris finished 14th
at the D1 Cross Country State Championships in a time of 16:21. As a Senior he
made enormous progress for 3200m, with 9:38 at Sun Angel and then a lifetime-best
of 9:29 for 5th place at the State Track and Field Meet.
Q: What was
your most memorable race?
A: My most memorable race had to be the state championship my Senior
year. My team for the first time in 2 years was the underdog going in and we
captured our third in a row state title.
Q: Who would
you consider your biggest competition over your four years?
A: I would say my four biggest competitors would be Matt Anciaux (Desert
Vista, Class of 2016), Habtamu Cheney (Desert Vista, Class of 2018), Slade
Sumners (Corona Del Sol, Class of 2017), and Luke Mason (Brophy College Prep,
Class of 2017).
Q: What was
your greatest accomplishment?
A: My greatest accomplishment was to be the first Desert Vista Cross
Country athlete to be a part of three state titles in a row, scoring each time.
Q: If you
could do it all over again what would you change about your running career in
high school?
A: I wouldn't change a thing. My high school running career has made me
lifetime friends, taught me numerous lessons, and been a blessing in my life.
Q: What were
the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
A: My junior year I had a grade 3 strain of the Peroneus Longus (Lower
leg) in my right leg that sidelined me for the rest of the year. I was in the
training room every day until I healed and continued to rehab throughout my
senior year to stay healthy.
Q: What will
you miss the most about competing for Desert Vista?
A: The team is more than just being on any high school team. I's a
brotherhood that lasts a lifetime because each guy on the team is pushing as
hard as they can every time they are out there racing and you respect them for
that. The bond of DVCC's brotherhood can never be broken and I will miss it
dearly.
Q: What advice
do you give to the younger athletes at DV?
A: Enjoy your time in high school on such an incredible team. You will
miss it when you graduate.
Q: What
influence has Coach Hanson had with respect to your performance and overall
life goals?
A: Coach Hanson has not only put me in a position to continue my running
career, but has also been an incredible role model to me in my time at Desert
Vista and couldn't be more thankful to have him as my coach.
Q: What are
your plans at Grand Canyon University? Do you have a major?
A: My plans are to run Cross Country and Track for GCU and pursue a Bachelor's
degree in Business Administration.
Q: Who would
you like to thank for your success in high school?
My teammates, family, and coaches have all pushed me to be better.
Q: Is there
anything else you'd like to add?
A: LOPES UP!!!!!
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