Boys cross-country: Christian Brothers’ Joe Barrett is NJ.com’s 2023 Runner of the Year

2023 NJSIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions

Joe Barrett of Christian Brothers Academy holds up one finger as he crosses the finish line at the 2023 NJSIAA Boys Cross Country Meet of Champions, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Holmdel, N.J. Barrett and his CBA teammates won the team title, too.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Christian Brothers’ Joe Barrett has had talent beyond his years since he arrived on the scene his freshman year, and showcased it early at a national powerhouse like CBA.

As a freshman, Barrett was solid, taking home a win at the Bowdoin Classic, finishing seventh at the Monmouth County Championships, ninth at the Shore Conference Championships and 40th at the Meet of Champions.

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