BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State men's cross country coach and distance coach Michael Curcio has announced the signing of Dakota Mendenhall (Winston-Salem, N./C./Forbush) for the 2018 season.
Mendenhall was the 2A West Regional Cross Country champion in the 2017 season. As a junior, he finished as the runner up at the 2A State Cross Country meet.
In addition, he also has had success and will provide a boost in distance events for the Mountaineers in track & field. As a junior, he was runner up at the outdoor state championships in the 1600-meter run.
"We are certainly looking forward to having Dakota up here on the mountain.