By Adrian Vitale and Matthew Sanchez – Staff Reporters

Freshman Marcos Tepetl is an up-and-coming prospect for the Law track team. 

Tepetl’s specialty is long-distance running and he is hoping to improve his times as he continues the rest of his Law career. He primarily wants to work on his race stamina and maintaining tempo.  

Tepetl said he hopes to be able to help out the team any way he can.

“I really like the community in and around the team,” Tepetl said. “They helped me to improve running form and technique. I hope to be able to pay back the team with results eventually.”

Head Coach Mr. Beler has high hopes for Tepetl’s ability in long distance events.

“He has been developing into one of the team’s better 800M and mile runners,” Beler said. “He has a great mix of pace as well as stamina.”

Tepetl strives to put forward his best effort into the events he’s in, whether he’s just doing a simple practice of the event, or running it in a big meet.

“He’s a fantastic athlete and talent,” freshman Erik Borowski said. “He’s currently doing extremely well as a freshman, and I believe he has the qualities to be one of Law’s best track runners shortly.”

Tepetl’s teammates are impressed with his running ability and dedication to the sport.

“He is a great addition to the team,” freshman Mario Castro said. “He has great talent in the 800M and mile for a freshman.”

Tepetl is the also epitome of a student-athlete, showing it’s not just athletics that matter.

“Not only does Marcos have an incredible athletic ability by the focus with which he works in class is second to none,” Spanish teacher Mr. McPartland said. “He works well both individually and in groups, and really seems to prioritize his school work. It’s great to see a freshman with his work ethic.”