UMass Lowell Athletics

JOHN D. O[apos]BRYANT SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCE: Ran two years of cross country and four years of track for Jose Ortega at John D. O[apos]Bryant School of Math & Science • Seven-time Boston City League Champion • Three-time Class B Champion • Two-time All-State selection • All-New England honoree • Voted team[apos]s Most Valuable Player five times • Also ran for the Greater Roxbury Track Club • Also played soccer at O[apos]Bryant • Member of the National Honor Society • High School Heisman Award winner for Massachusetts. PERSONAL: One of three sons of Maria and Nerino Sanca of Dorchester, Mass • Lists Portugal[apos]s Benfica FC, the New England Patriots and Revolution, as well as the Boston Red Sox as his favorite professional teams • Says his favorites sports figures and influences include his uncle, the Cape Verdean National Champion in track, Said Ahmed from Boston English High School, his parents and high school coaches. PERSONAL BEST: 5000m, 14:05.46; 3000m, 8:09.05; Mile, 4:07.37