By Luke Cavallo
Every time junior Elijah Merino toes the starting line of a cross country course or a track, he turns to something that has given him the strength to pursue his passion for the sport: his faith.
Among his arsenal of pre-race Bible verses is Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart….”
That belief has been key to Merino’s success, encouraging him to sacrifice time, money, and unhealthy indulgences in order to fully dedicate himself to his sport. On Thursday, Merino won the district title and now eyes the Region Championships on Oct. 23. ... Visit KPTimes.com to read the rest of the story.