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Freshman Named 'Runner's World' Athlete of the Week

Philip Rocha earned the prestigious running publication's honor for his performance in the Nike Cross National Championships held in Portland, Ore.

Philip Rocha placed fourth amongst his Arcadia High School teammates in the Nike Cross National Championships, held Dec. 1 in Portland, Ore. He placed 49th overall in the meet.

In honor of his stunning performance, which propeled his team to a first-place finish at the NXN Championships, Runner's World recently named Rocha its High School Athlete of the Week.

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