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D’ALTORIO PENS ON WITH WALSH

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BOARDMAN OH- Senior David D’Altorio will officially sign his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio. D’Altorio has been a four year member of the Spartan Cross Country team, will be a two year member of the Boardman Indoor Track program, and will be a four year member of the Spartan Track and Field team. 

During his Cross Country career, D’Altorio has been named a 3 Time All-Ohioan for finishing in the top 30 at the OHSAA Division 1 State Championship Meet in 2022, 23, and 24. He is currently ranked second all time in Boardman High School history with a career best time of 15:26. This past season, he was the Mahoning County Champion and AAC Athlete of the Year leading the Spartans to victories in both meets. He has been named to all county, league, district, and regional teams multiple times throughout his career. David led the Spartans to qualify as a team to the OHSAA Div 1 State Championship for the first time since 2013. Recently, David was selected to represent Boardman High School and the State of Ohio at the Mid-East Meet of Champions, a senior All Star Race held in Kettering, Ohio, where he will join other Ohioans to compete against the best from Michigan and Indiana. David has also been recognized and awarded for his efforts in the classroom where he is a 3 time Academic All Ohioan for having an overall GPA of 3.5 or above at the time of the state meet.

As a track athlete, David is a state qualifier in both Indoor and Outdoor Track. Last year, David set the BHS Indoor Record in the 3200 at 9:18.32 earning a trip to the state meet. In outdoor track, David was a part of the 4×800 relay team along with Ethan Boots, Adam Nigro, and Brock Farris that defied expectations to make it to Columbus and qualify to New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia. David’s career bests in track are 1:58 in the 800 and 4:20 in the 1600 along with the 9:18 in the 3200. He is a part of the BHS Outdoor Track School Record 4×1600 Relay Team along with Boots, Farris, and Jonathan Burgos-Perez. He has also been awarded Academic All Ohio during last spring’s State Championship in Dayton. 

David joins a Walsh program led by former Massillon Perry Head Coach Rob Mizicko that has featured former Spartans Justin Maroni, Mark Hadley, Nathan Hadley, and current Cavalier/Spartan alum Mitchel Dunham.

*Contributed by Boardman Athletics

DAVID FACING HIS GIANTS

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BOARDMAN OH- David D’Altorio is the kind of senior every cross country team dreams of having. His work ethic and passion for the sport set the tone for the entire Boardman squad. Whether it’s pushing through grueling practices or staying focused during meets, David’s drive is contagious, showing his teammates what it takes to succeed.

Throughout his career, David has been on a mission to leave a lasting legacy at Boardman, not just in the record books but in the culture of the program. He’s worked hard to set a standard of excellence and commitment that will inspire future runners long after he’s gone.

David’s discipline doesn’t stop on the course. In the classroom, he’s just as focused, with plans to pursue a career in engineering. He’s also looking forward to competing in cross country and track at the collegiate level, no matter where he ends up.

When asked what he values most about his teammates, David said, “they are more than teammates to me. We act as though we are a family and we get together and hang out outside of practice, which makes our team chemistry and bonds super close and strong.” That bond is just another piece of what makes David such a special leader for Boardman.

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