12/11/2025
At the 2025 All-Metro Cross Country Awards on Wednesday night, two of the most dominant runners in Georgia high school history were recognized as Runners of the Year, along with 42 distance athletes being named to the team. Additionally, Atlanta Track Club announced a groundbreaking initiative: Every All-Metro honoree will receive a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) offer as part of the Club's commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes.
Underclassmen will receive a full year of support valued at $2,500, while graduating seniors will receive six months of benefits. The NIL package includes footwear, branded and licensed apparel from adidas and a modest stipend for those who agree to serve as ambassadors for Atlanta Track Club and its partners.
Averi Lowen, a junior from Bowdon High School, received the female Runner of the Year title for the second consecutive year, following a ground-breaking season in which she shattered the GHSA State Championship course record. Jameson Pifer, a senior from Collins Hill High School, was named male Runner of the Year, capping off a breakout season with a commanding win at the GHSA 6A State Championships.
Learn more and see the full list of honorees here: https://wingfoot.atlantatrackclub.org/blog/lowen-pifer-named-2025-runners-of-the-year
