The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: Member of the cross country and track and field teams at Manalapan High School ... Earned all-state honors for indoor track during the 2023-24 season ... Braves won sectional title for indoor track in 2024 ... Freehold Regional High School District Award of Excellence winner in 2024 ... Received Coaches' Award for outdoor track in 2024 as well as Prestigious Performance Awards for multiple seasons of both indoor and outdoor track ... National Honor Society member and High Honor Roll student ... Participated in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Magnet Program ... Worked with Gone Running (youth running program)

WHY TCNJ? I chose TCNJ for its stellar academic program in engineering and strong athletic opportunities in both cross country and track & field

PERSONAL: Birthday is August 30 ... Parents are Donald and Marissa Pace ... Siblings are Don and Gemma ... Biggest athletic thrill has been "running at New Balance Indoor Nationals with my relay team in Boston" ... Hobbies include NASCAR and LEGO ... Likes penne vodka before a meet and pizza after ... Favorite athlete is Kevin Harvick

AWARDS AND HONORS

• All-Metro Region (2024)
• NJAC Rookie of the Year (2024)
• NJAC Rookie of the Week (9/16/24, 10/21/24)
• USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete (2024)
• TCNJ Rookie of the Year (2024)