Born Mar. 23, 1984 in Richland ... parents are Eva and John ... has a younger brother, James ... placed fifth at the 2001 state 3A cross-country championships, finishing in 16:13 ... earned all-state and all-league cross-country honors in 2001 ... won a pair of state titles on the track in 2002 ... captured the 1600m crown in 4:14.23, and won the 3200m in 9:09.58, both personal bests ... led Hanford to district and regional titles in 2001, and a narrow runner-up finish at the state championships ... also competed at state in 2001, taking fifth in the 3200m ... took second in the mile at the 2002 Pasco Invitational ... was also in the field for the 2001 Foot Locker Western Regional cross-country race ... excelled in the classroom, earning Academic All-State honors ... prep teammate of Stanford's Adam Tenforde.