College Bests (Through End of 2019 Season):
8k: 34:16.2 - Western New England Invitational - October 19, 2019
5M: 37:20.5 - MASCAC Championships - November 2, 2019

Personal:
Richie was born in Salem, Mass...is majoring in criminal justice at Worcester State...the son of Susan and Rich Laperchia...chose Worcester State for the size of the campus and its sense of community...is an Eagle Scout

Before Worcester State:
Richie is a 2019 graduate of Salem Academy Charter School in Salem, Mass...competed in four years of varsity cross country and track & field for the Navigators...two-time captain of the cross country team and one time captain of the track & field team...recipient of his cross country team's MVP award as a senior