Lower Merion’s Nick Mazzeo is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week (Nov. 13-19)

The sophomore runner finished second at the PIAA 3A Boys Cross Country State Championships Nov. 4, clocking 15:44 on the Hershey course. One week earlier, at the PIAA District 1 3A Cross Country Championships , he finished first with a time of 15:07.40 at Lehigh University (his twin brother Alex placed third at Districts, clocking 15:13. 40). Lower Merion boys cross country head coach Dallas Alexander said, “Nick is an enthusiastic first-year competitive runner with strong instincts; together with Alex, they set a standard for LM training sessions. Because of their involvement in other activities, Nick and Alex are fan favorites for younger student-athletes coming up from middle school.” Nick Mazzeo competes in winter and spring track for Lower Merion, and off the track, participates in the school’s Technology Student Association, is a member of the Ronald McDonald House Club at LM and plays five musical instruments — piano, drums, trumpet, tuba and bass.

Fun facts – Nick Mazzeo

Favorite book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese.

Favorite author: Fredrik Backman.

Favorite TV show: Severance.

Favorite movie: The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Favorite athlete: Yared Nuguse.

Favorite pre-race pump-up song: Righteous Minds by Joey Bada$$.

Favorite team: Philadelphia Eagles.

Favorite place to visit: Vermont.

Favorite pre-race meal: “Pasta the night before a race.”

Person I most admire: My parents

Family members: parents Tony and Kirstin, brother Alex, dog Jet.