FINISH ON EMPTY
"He just wanted it more."
— the call from the booth as he closed the final 200 at New Balance Nationals Indoor.
Watch the last 200 meters.
WHAT THE CLOCK SAYS
His 400 and 800 are both still dropping — 49.13 open 400, with a 48-high split on the 4×400 relay. Two-time GHSA 4×800m relay state champion — the relay holds the state and school record (7:53.16) · three-time All-State · Region 4-AAAA Cross Country Runner of the Year · region & sectional champion in the 800m, 4×800 and 4×400 · Summer altitude training blocks in Flagstaff, Boulder and Crested Butte.
THE RACE, EVERY TIME
Gets out clean
49-second quarter speed puts him in position early.
Holds under pressure
Form stays intact when the race gets crowded and uncomfortable.
Closes with intent
A consistent closing gear over the final 200.
2026 STATE FINAL · 4×800 ANCHOR
Watch the anchor leg. A runner clips him mid-race — he doesn't flinch, doesn't look down, doesn't break stride. He just keeps closing. Composure under contact is the trait you can't coach.
NOT A MOMENT — A PATTERN
Anchor leg — state champ, 7:53.16
GHSA state & school record
BRAND AMBASSADOR · WEST STRIDE RUNNING
Selected for the way he competes.
West Stride, a respected Atlanta running shop, chose Zachary for its Finish on Empty campaign — built around athletes who race through the line. A reputation earned, not a slogan handed to him.
THE KIND OF TEAMMATE THAT RAISES A ROOM
Recruit the time. Keep the leader.
Team & character
Coaches' "Heart & Hustle" award · freshman peer mentor · four-year student ambassador
Service & leadership
Lower School math tutor · Isdell Center for Global Leadership (ICGL) executive council · Eagle Scout candidate · Boys Nation first alternate · Hank Aaron Role Model Award
Academic direction
AP Micro & Macroeconomics · AP U.S. & European History · AP Computer Science · Business, Economics & Data Analytics