CU Buffs · Feb 2, 2021
Never Give up Attitude Pays Off For Hornecker
Hornecker Became The Ninth Buff To Go From A Walk-On To An All-American
BOULDER – On November 23, 2019, Alec Hornecker was on top of the world. He had just placed 28th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship, earning himself All-American honors. The Buffaloes placed third as a team, finishing just one point behind the favorite, Northern Arizona.
It was a pretty exciting moment for anyone, but to Hornecker, it was practically a dream come true that he didn't know he even had. After all, in his own words, he stated, "When I was in high school I was good, but I was nothing really special."