As a runner at Christian Brothers, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard.

For decades, the Colts have built a reputation as one of New Jersey’s premier cross-country programs, producing not only dominant teams but also some of the state’s most talented individual runners. That tradition has produced stars like Joe Barrett, now at UNC, who left the school as a three-time state champion and two-time Meet of Champions winner.

With Barrett and a deep group of seniors graduating, One question lingered heading into this season: Who would emerge as the next CBA standout? The spotlight didn’t take long to find its next star. Luke Hnatt emerged as the clear answer—N.J.’s 2025 Runner of the Year and the third consecutive athlete from CBA to claim the honor.

Hnatt’s rise has been steady a

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