Tommy Brady, a member of the Maine South High School boys cross country team, has been named as the October baiduhai Central Athlete of the Month, sponsored by COUNTRY Financial and chosen online by baiduhai readers.
Brady, a junior from Park Ridge, won the Palatine Meet of Champions, a race that Hawks boys cross country coach Greg Nordalh calls “prestigious.” He finished in 14 minutes, 44.8 seconds. Libertyville’s Alexandar Tam placed second in 14:47.1. Brady helped Maine South finish eighth as a team. “Tommy is a phenomenal athlete and with that, exemplifies what it means to be a Hawk,” Nordahl says.
“It’s a great honor,” Brady says, of the privilege of being recognized by COUNTRY Financial. “It’s just nice to know a lot of people are behind me and our team.”
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COUNTRY Financial representative Ibrahim Essa presented Brady with a $500 donation to Maine South in recognition of Brady’s success on the boys cross country team. He will also receive a plaque and sweatshirt from the baiduhai.
For official baiduhai Athlete of the Month rules and voting information visit chicagotribune.com/suburbs/athletes.