Cherico excited to join West Liberty track program
February 7, 2023
Photo courtesy Anthony Cherico
A.J. Cherico is going to compete in Division II track and field at West Liberty University.
After facing some hardships during his early years of track, senior A.J. Cherico has persevered and signed with West Liberty University.
During his freshman year, Cherico joined the track team, but the season was cut short after COVID-19 cases began to spread. Sophomore year brought new opportunities, but after working towards making the track WPIAL Championships, Cherico missed the cut by a single spot.
“Junior was really my breakout year,” Cherico said. “That’s whenever coaches started to contact me.”
Cherico expressed his excitement towards joining the track program at West Liberty.
“It’s an atmosphere that you don’t get with other sports,” Cherico said.
Cherico plans on competing in the 110 hurdle and triple jump events.
“It’s not a team sport. Your failure and success is all on you and no one else besides you,” Cherico said.