cross country 2010

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TAYLOR ADRIAN
6-0, Sophomore
Portland, Oregon
David Douglas High School
2009: Ran in six races as a freshman … Posted career and
season-best time of 27:07.38 at the Charles Bowles Invitational … Finished
60th at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships with time of
28:27.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from David Douglas High
School in 2009 … Competed four years in both cross country and track & field
… Named all-league honorable mention twice following junior and senior
seasons … Won Mt. Hood Conference title in 1,500 and was runner-up in 3,000
meter events in track & field … Named all-state honorable mention in the
1,500 meter as a senior. PERSONAL: Born in Portland, Ore. to Jay and Janelle
Adrian … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 2 sisters (Kiki & Madison) and 1 brother
(Tanner) … Uncle, Dave Adrian, played basketball at George Fox University …
Cousin, Jon Adrian, played baseball at George Fox University … Enjoys running,
golfing, biking, watching sports, and being with family and friends … Major:
Physical Education … Would like to be a PE teacher and Athletic Director
following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban was a much needed
smaller Christian atmosphere which is a nice adjustment compared to the
large public school I attended. The campus is beautiful and hilly presenting me
with no options but to bulk up.”
JACOB BOWDOIN
6-2, Sophomore
Grants Pass, Oregon
New Hope Christian Schools
2009: Ran in all seven races as a freshman for the Warriors…
Posted career and season-best time of 26:52.00 in finishing 37 th overall at the
Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as
the valedictorian from New Hope Christian Schools in 2009 … Competed four
years in track & field, country, and basketball … Earned all-district 1 st team
honors all four years … Named to all-state 1 st team twice following freshman
and sophomore seasons … Member of state championship runner-up cross
country team in 1A/2A/3A as a freshman … Won six 1A state titles in track &
field … Named 1A co-Male Athlete of the Year in track & field as a sophomore.
PERSONAL: Born in Medford, Oregon to Terell and Marilyn Bowdoin … Is 1 of
8 children … Has 5 brothers (Jonathan, David, Josh, Dan, & Ben) and 2 sisters
(Suzy & Priscilla) … Brother, David, sister, Suzy, and brother, Dan, competed in
cross country and track & field at Oregon Tech … Enjoys Frisbee, basketball,
chess, photography, graphic design, reading, playing board & card games,
camping, being outdoors, any sports, and being with family & friends …
Major: Secondary Education … Would like to be a missionary teacher after
graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I considered Corban as a possible college
choice because of a desire for an education based on the Word and to pursue
a career in which I could commit to serving the Lord in ministry full-time. The
Lord confirmed Corban as the final choice through providing the financial aid
needed and also later through a strong desire to become a teacher.”
DAVID BROWN
6-0, Sophomore
Meridian, Idaho
Meridian High School
2009: Ran in five races as a freshman for the Warriors … Posted
career and season-best time of 27:19.10 at the Charles Bowles Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Meridian High School in 2009
… Competed in cross country (4 years), basketball (4 years), track & field (3
years), and soccer (1 year) … Named team captain prior to senior season.
PERSONAL: Born in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. to Rock and Jerry Brown … Is 1 of
4 children … Has 1 brother (Ryan) and 2 sisters (Rachel & Vanessa) … Father,
Rock, played basketball at Boise State University … Enjoys playing music,
playing guitar, singing, and anything involved with spending time with family
… Major: Education … Would like to become a high school math teacher
following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I was very impressed with
the spiritual atmosphere at Corban. When I first talked to Coach Berney, the
first thing he asked me was if I was a believer. I knew that I wanted to be at a
school that took care of my relationship with the Lord first, then school, and
then sports fell into place.”
KEVIN CORIANO
5-11, Junior
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage Christian School
2009: Ran in four races as a sophomore… Posted season-best
time of 29:32.00 at the Charles Bowles Invitational. 2008: Ran in five races
as a freshman … Posted career and season-best time of 28:04.85 at the
Northwest Christian Invitational … Finished 74 th at the Cascade Collegiate
Conference Championships with time of 29:59.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated
with honors from Anchorage Christian School in 2008 … Competed in cross
country (4 years), track & field (4 years), and basketball (3 years) … Won state
meet as a sophomore in 2005 as a team … Named all-region in cross country
following his senior season … Finished in the Top 15 in all races as a senior …
Went undefeated in regular season as a junior as a team … Finished as state
runner-up during junior and senior seasons. PERSONAL: Born in Anchorage,
Alaska to Carlos and Lani Coriano … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Rebekah)
… Enjoys rock climbing, hiking, biking, playing video games, and basketball
… Major: Pre-medicine … Would like to become a physical therapist after
graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “It is a great college where I can grow in
my faith with the Lord.”
KYLE CROFT
6-2, Freshman
Spokane, Washington
Valley Christian School
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as valedictorian from Valley Christian
School in 2010 … Competed all four years in cross country, basketball, and
track & field … Named Bi-County All-League in cross country following junior
and senior seasons … Competed at Washington 2B State cross country meet
as a junior and senior … District 7 Champion in 110M Hurdles and 300M Hurdles
as junior and senior… finished in third place at 2B State track meet in both
the 110M Hurdles and 300M Hurdles as a senior. Personal: Born in Spokane,
Wash. to Karl and Joni Croft … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Brittney) …
Enjoys skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, making movies and music, and beach
volleyball … Major: Health Science. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I love the
atmosphere at Corban. It seemed like a place where kids were really excited
about their faith and wanted to live it out.”
JOSH DYER
6-1, Freshman
Tokatee, Oregon
Glide High School
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors form Glide High School
in 2010 … Competed in soccer (4 years), track & field (4 years), and basketball
(3 years) … Named team MVP and Honorable Mention All-League in soccer …
In track, member of State runner-up 4x400 relay team in 2010 … Named Most
Inspirational on track team. PERSONAL: Born in Bend, Ore. to Gordon and
Carolyn Dyer … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 brothers (Juston & Shane) … Enjoys
mountain climbing and hiking … Major: Human Performance … Would like
to become an athletic trainer or coach following graduation. WHY I CHOSE
CORBAN: “Corban is a small Christian college that had what I wanted to study
and is near home.”
JEFFERSON FORREST
5-10, Sophomore
Springfield, Oregon
Thurston High School
2009: Ran in four races as a freshman … Posted career and
season-best time of 31:48.00 at the Oregon State Beaver Classic. HIGH
SCHOOL: Graduated as the salutatorian from Thurston High School in 2009
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