Two former local high school standout mid- and long-distance runners are now sponsored professional runners, showing what talent and hard work can achieve. Whether any of this year's top area cross-country runners will obtain or even approach the post-high school success of former North Rockland High star Katelyn Tuohy and former Carmel High star Eric Holt, there's no doubt the local area is rich in running talent. The Journal News/lohud girls and boys cross-country watch lists are based on past cross-country and, in some cases, also track performances, names the runners anticipated to have an outstanding fall season. (Photo: John Jay's Sloan Wasserman runs during the New York State Federation cross country championship on Nov. 18, 2023.) 🔗 See the full list at our link in bio. 📸: Kelly Marsh ✍: Nancy Haggerty nancyhaggertysportsreporter #lohudsports #crosscountry #highschoolcrosscountry #section1