Freshman (2009-10): Fine rookie campaign that saw him compete in five races
... Was the No. 4 Emory runner and crossed the finish line in 22nd
place out of 62 entries at the UGA Invittaional (Sept. 19) with a
time of 28:46 ... Was the No. 6 Eagle and came in 84th out of 370
runners at the Griak Invitational (Sept. 26), clocking in with an
effort of 27:41 ... Was named the team's Rookie of the Year
Award winner.
Prior to Emory: Earned four letters in cross country and
track at West Windsor-Plainsboro North high School .... Was coached
by Brian Gould ... Top 5K time was a 16:36 his senior year ...
Posted an 800 meter time of 1:57 ... During his prep career he was
the recipient of his team's Sportsmanship and Most Improved Runner
Awards ... Helped his team to a pair of New Jersey Central Group 3
championships ... Also played basketball and soccer.