Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2024 Men's Cross Country Roster

Preston Luniewski
Tavana Mercado
Kristen Metcalfe
Kristen Metcalfe

Jacob D'Aleo

  • Height 6-1
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
  • High School South Walton
  • Major Aeronautical Science

Biography

• 2020 SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll (XC)

2024:
Raced in three events…Set a 6K PR at the Holloway Collegiate Opener (Sept. 6) in 20:35.7…Helped ERAU win the ERAU XC Classic with a 20th place finish (27:39.9)

2022: Competed in three meets...posted a career-best 8K time of 26:35.6 at the FSU Invitational (Oct. 7)

2021-22: Ran in five meets...ran a 28:00.9 at the UAH Invitational (Oct. 9)...placed 37th at the ERAU Classic (Sept. 25) in 29:27.7.

2020-21: SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll recipient...competed at the Daytona Dual (Jan. 30), finishing 14th overall in 29:25.

Prep: 2020 graduate of South Walton High School...ran for Coach Willie Parker...racked up four top-eight finishes at the FHSAA 2A State Championships, including a third-place finish in the 4x800m relay in 2018...named team MVP for both cross country and track teams...served as cross country and track & field team captain.

Personal: Born in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida...son of Jessica and Joseph D'Aleo...majoring in Aeronautical Science...father Joseph played tennis at Georgia Tech and grandfather Gerald Berres swam at the University of Wisconsin.

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

    6'1" 150 lbs
  • 2021Freshman

    6'1" 150 lbs
  • 2022Sophomore

    6'1" 150 lbs
  • 2023Junior

    6'1" 150 lbs
  • 2024Senior

    6'1" 150 lbs