Phil Edwards
Phil Edwards
Height: 6-4
Weight: 155
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
High School: Westfield
Position: Distance
Major: Business
Parents: Stephen & Janet

Prior to Emory:

Captured three letters in cross country, two in winter track and three in spring track at Westfield High School ... As a senior he captained the men's cross country team ... First Team All-Union County in cross country his final year of action ... Personal-best effort of 16:14 in the 5150 meters came at the 2013 Union County Championships and placed fourth overall ... Helped WHS to a second-place finish in the 2014 State Group 4 Championships ... His best showing in the 1600 meters was a 4:22 ... Was the 2013 Union County and sectional champion in the 3200 meters ... WHS won the North 2 Group 4 Sectional title in 2012 ... Was a member of the 4 x 1600 meter relay team that finished first at the county championships ... Recipient of the Clarkson Memorial Award.

Personal:

Also a member of the Emory Cross Country Team.

Why he chose Emory:

"I chose Emory because it was the perfect blend of academics and athletics."