HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. Earned nine letters at Highland High, four in cross country for coach Chis Belcher, four in track for coach Darrel White, and one in basketball for coach Mark Layne…three-time cross country state champion, sophomore through senior seasons…state champion in 3200m as sophomore…state champion in 1600m as a sophomore…second place in state in 3200m as junior and senior…placed third in state in 1600m as junior and senior…finished fifth in state in 3200m as freshman.

PERSONAL. Born 6/9/85 at Bakersfield, Calif…father Michael, a business manager, was a swimmer at Idaho State…mother Tammy is a florist…brother David (2/26/82)…interested in pursuing a premed or biology degree.

Matt Knoff Class: Freshman Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho High School: Highland High Height: 5-11 Event: Distance Birthdate: 06/09/1985