2019 Cross Country Roster
Biography
Freshman (2019):
- Helped team to a 3rd Place Conference and Regional Finish
- Ran a 29:22 8K in first ever collegiate race on Sept. 7th at the Calvin Knight Invitational
- Ran in seven total races, setting personal record of 27:33 at the Lansing Invite on Oct. 4th... 1:49 faster than his first race
- Was the top runner on the team in two races, including the MCCAA/Regional Championships where he ran a 27:45, in which he finished in 10th/11th place earning him a medal
- Ran a 28:37 in Nationals on Nov. 9th in New Mexico
- All-Region
- MCCAA All-Freshman Team (6 runners on team)
Prep (at Zeeland West High School):
- 4 year Varsity Cross Country and Track Runner
- 2x All-State Cross Country (2016 & 2018)
- 2x All-State Track & Field (2018 & 2019)
- Excellance in achievement for Natural Resources and Outdoor Studies
Personal:
- Full Name: Matthew Warren Converse
- Parents: Brent and Kim Converse
- Sibling: Lauren
- Majoring in Biology
- Interesting Facts: He loves pizza... enjoys playing guitar... likes to go fishing
