In May of 2021, the Falcons were looking for another runner to add to their roster. Luckily, Christian Ruocco was looking for a school. After placing 5th in the 800 meters at the Florida State High School Track Championships in a time of 1:55, Christian put himself in a position where many schools would have welcomed him aboard.
2021 Season in Review: Ruocco was in the top three all season for the Falcons. He placed sixth in the Region 8 meet, helping the Falcons place their top seven in the top 10 of the field to win their third team title in four years. At the NJCAA championships in Virginia, Ruocco had a break out race, running his first sub 26 minute 8k to finish 12th and earn All America honors on his 19th birthday.
2022 Season Outlook: The Falcons will look to Ruocco to improve on his 12th place finish at the NJCAA Divsion II National Championships. He leads by example and Wilson sees him as a pivotal runner in the hunt for a national title.
Coach Wilson Comments: "Christian transitioned well from a high school 800 meter runner to embracing the 8000 meter collegiate cross country distance. He has good range from 800 meters to 8k, and just getting started with learning the longer distance. He has big goals and has the discipline and work ethic to reach them."
High School Coach: Glenn Roeback
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Daytona State sophomore Christian Ruocco won the South Florida Invitational Friday night at The Claw, USF's cross country course.
October 16, 2022
The Falcons took a big step forward this past weekend while competing in the Florida State Invitational.
October 10, 2022
The men's cross country team will take on NCAA Div II teams and a handful of Region 8 teams this Saturday at the Abbey Golf Course.
September 22, 2022
The men's cross country team finished just seven points out of second at the Border Clash hosted by Valdosta State University.
September 2, 2022
The Falcon men's cross country squad will compete in the Border Clash this Friday, hosted by Valdosta State University.
September 1, 2022
The Daytona State men's cross country team took to the World's Most Famous Beach on Friday for the Run the Beach Relay.
August 27, 2022