2021 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
Redshirt Freshman (2021):
Freshman (2020):
- Team won MCCAA & Regional Championship and finished 9th at Nationals.
- Won first race of the season by a minute with a time of 27:26 at the St. Clair County Invite on Sept. 4th, helping team to the title.
- Won second race of the season by 1:29 with a 27:39, Sept. 26 at the Jets Classic, also helping team to the team title.
- Named NJCAA DII Runner of the Week on Sept. 30th.
- Won third straight meet on Oct. 2nd with a time of 27:08.
- Personal Record of 25:22 on Oct. 17th at the Jayhawk Invite.
- Region & MCCAA Champion with a time of 26:10 on Oct. 31st.
- Placed 5th at Nationals, running a 25:28.
- NJCAA DII First Team All-American, All-Region, All-MCCAA (Runner of the Year) MCCAA All-Freshman Team (Runner of the Year), MCCAA Freshman Runner of the Year
Prep (at Kipsoen Secondary School):
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Represented High School at National Championship
Personal:
- Full Name: Joshua Kipkoech
- Born: June 15, 1995
- Parents: Isaac Sonko and Olivia Jeruto
- Siblings: Mercyline, Joy, Jesse and Barbra
- Majoring in Automotive Technology
- Interesting Facts: Favorite food is rice and chicken... likes to watch English Premier League soccer... Looks up to Bernd Lagat from Kenya, but now an American. He inspires him because of his journey and success.
Historical Player Information
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2020Freshman
5'9"
135 lbs
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2021Redshirt Freshman
5'9"
135 lbs
