I’m an encourager. I try to make everything positive and I'm fiery. I'm competitive. The kids are going to see all of it out of me,” says Kilian.

The following athletes have been selected as player of the year nominees for the Hometeam Boys' Cross-Country Athlete of the Year. The team was selected by the Telegram & Gazette staff.

But don't tell that to the boys cross country team. "It's not the size of ... Their mom forcing them to sign up for a local running camp. The two constantly push each other to be better than ...