Freshman (2009): Competed in four events ... Was the team's No. 5 runner
and finished 12th out of 68 entries at the Quaker Invitational
(Oct. 17) with an 8K time of 28:32 ... Season-best effort came at
the Foothills Invitational when he clocked a 27:58 ... Also took to
the course at the Sewanee Invitational (Sept. 5) and UGA
Invitational.
Prior to Emory: Competed on both the cross country
and track teams at Parkview High School ... Ran a 4:32 in the 1600
meters his senior year ... In 2008 he recorded a 5K mark of
17:02 ... Was a member of the 2009 Class 5A state
championship track and field team .... Was coached by James Tigue
... Also played soccer as a prep.