UNCP Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25): Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll
Season bests: 5K (17:44.84) ... 8K (28:49.4).

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at A.L. Brown High School for coach Nick Buckwell ... As a senior, was named cross country MVP and finished 3rd at the conference championship meet ... Also was named the Most Valuable Distance Athlete for track & field ... Recorded personal bests of 2:03 (800m), 4:35 (1600m), and 9:59 (3200m) ... As a junior, was named All-Conference and All-County ... Member of the Beta Club and Link Crew ... Earned 'A' Honor Roll and AP Scholar award.

PERSONAL: Son of Juan Herrera and Claudia Marquez ... Has three younger brothers, Eduardo, Jan, and Jordi ... Maintained a 3.88 GPA at A.L. Brown High School ... Lists his mother as his hero ... Hobbies include hiking and listening to music ... Favorite song is Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst by Kendrick Lamar and favorite movie is La La Land ... Favorite sports team is the Mexican National Soccer Team ... Plans to major in exercise and sport science at UNCP.
 

Personal Bests
5K	17:44.84
8K	28:49.4