Ingles Athlete of the Week: Elijah Jones
Name: Elijah Jones
Sport: Cross country, track and field
School, year: Owen, senior
The two-time defending conference champion, Jones' 15:52 at the Sept. 13 Smoky Mountain Watermelon Run was the second-fastest time ever for an Owen runner.
What have been the keys to your early success this season?
My biggest keys to success this year have been consistency and higher mileage.
What’s the biggest difference between you as a freshman and you now?
The biggest difference between me as a freshman and me now is that I'm more confident in myself and more determined to succeed.
What are you most looking forward to about your senior year?
I'm most looking forward to leaving my mark on Owen High School and committing with a college.
What lessons have high school sports taught you?
The biggest lesson that high school sports has taught me is that the best way to grow as a person is to do things with other people, and to try and help others grow.
Who’s been your favorite coach or teacher at Owen?
My favorite coach has been Bob Sadlemire. He never fails to bring humor to the practices.
What’s your favorite cross country course in WNC, and outside of WNC?
My favorite cross country course in WNC is Polk High School's course, mostly because it's the first course that I won a race on. My favorite course outside of WNC is the Friday Night lights/state course in Kernersville because it's a fast course.
This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Ingles Athlete of the Week: Elijah Jones
