Meticulous. Calculated. Competitive. These three traits have defined Freeman High School sophomore Andrew Hohmann, who made school history this fall as the first male athlete to qualify for a state championship cross country meet in the Golden Eagles’ inaugural year of varsity competition.

In the moments before the Class 4A State Championship race, Hohmann stayed quiet and focused, visualizing every turn of the course and his approach to the race.

“My personal goal was to make it to state this year, and I did that,” Hohmann said. “It felt awesome, but there’s also a little bit of pressure. You want to make sure you perform your best.”

Hohmann rose to the occasion, finishing inside the top 40 and setting a high standard for future Freeman runners. Cross Country Coach Tony Brillon praised his methodical training and mature mindset.

“He can compartmentalize things quickly,” Brillon said. “He’s competitive and driven. I don’t have to motivate him. You can tell when an athlete is locked in—and Andrew always is.”

Beyond the course, Hohmann is involved in choir and the Academic Decathlon team, all while balancing Advanced Placement and advanced academic courses. He credits his father, a corporate team leader, for teaching him the time-management and resilience that fuel both his studies and athletics.

“I’ve learned a lot from him because his job is very demanding,” Hohmann said. “Watching how he handles challenges taught me to work through hard things—whether physical, mental or emotional.”

Brillon said Hohmann’s leadership emerged early, well before the school year began.

“He’s a hard worker, and not just in cross country,” Brillon said. “He trained all summer on his own. When he came into that first race, I knew he hadn’t missed a single day. That’s every coach’s dream.”

Hohmann hopes to one day run collegiately at Brigham Young University and pursue a degree in the sciences, with a particular interest in chemistry. For now, he’s focused on continuing to build Freeman’s growing athletic legacy.

“When people think of me, I want them to say I was someone who kept trying, kept pushing and got better because of it,” he said. “And I hope that inspires others to do the same.”