Lake Howell senior Jan Figueroa capped off his high school cross country career placing 8th at the 4A Cross Country Finals. Heading into his final season on the track, Figueroa will have the pressures of recruiting taken off his shoulders. He recently announced he will spend his college career at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. We talked to Jan about his decision, the goals for 2016, the future, and much more.
Flrunners.com: What was the recruiting process like for you?
Jan Figueroa: The recruiting process for me didn't really start until after cross country season. After placing top 10 at the state meet, that's when the process really started to take place.
FLR: Where all did you visit/consider?
JF: What I'm looking forward to the most is just joining the team and starting my collegiate running career as an Eagle. I'm looking forward to continuing to improve as a runner and to do anything I can to help the team succeed.
FLR: Who would you like to thank for helping you get to this point in your life?