Prep: Ran for Ron Rubio at Harding Academy... Three-time state championships runner-up, won the state title in his senior season and led Harding to a third-place team finish... Team was runner-up from 2007-10... All-state in 2009 and 2010... Personal-best 16:51 in the five-kilometer... In addition to cross country and track and field, competed in soccer (2007-10), bowling (2007-08) and wrestling (2007-08).

Personal: Son of Richard and Jeri Ashley... Has one brother, Richard... Plans to major in nursing.