Hatch ends high school career early Jesse Hutcheson Jan 07, 2004

This year at the indoor state meet, one very familiar face will be missing. As the best of the best line up for the mile and 2 mile, many will notice the absence of a major competitor, Justin Hatch. After winning the "AA" cross country state meet this past November, and receiving a full ride to High Point University in North Carolina, everyone seemed anxious to see what he would do during his last indoor and outdoor seasons. However, it seems that Justin has had enough; during the two-week winter break he made up his mind to throw in the towel and graduate early.