2014: Sophomore had a strong, consistent season, finishing as the Wasps top runner in five out of seven contests, including the NCAA South/Southeast Region Championships, where he finished 76th ... Finished as the number two runner for E&H at the ODAC Championships, where he placed 23rd in a time of 28:29 ... Broke 28 minutes for 8K on three separate occasions, the first Wasp runner in school history to do so ... Set a PR of 27:38 for 8K at the Berry Invitational.

2013: As a freshman, finished as the Wasps' top runner in four out of seven meets, including the NCAA Division III Regional Championships ... Was named the ODAC Runner of the Week after his 28:16 8K PR at the Royals XC Challenge, the first Wasp to earn this honor since 2007 ... Finished as the Wasps second runner at the ODAC Championships ... Tied his PR of 28:16 at the NCAA Regional Meet.

High School: A four year letterwinner for Christiansburg High School under Coach Shane Guynn ... Earned numerous All-District and All-Region honors ... Was a crucial part of the Christiansburg team that earned third place at the 2012 VHSL State AA Cross Country Championships ... Earned All-State honors in both 2012 and 2013 as part of Christiansburg’s 4x800 Relay ... Has PR’s of 4:38, 10:09, and 16:59 in the 1600m, 3200m and 5K, respectively.

Personal: Born on March 11, 1995 ... Son of Lee and Jennifer Cooper ... Enjoys traveling, watching college football, and eating wings on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m.

Personal Bests
8K: 27:38
5K: 16:59
3,000 Meters: 9:38 (Track)