Matt Cowan Class: Sophomore Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. High School: Franklin Road Academy Height: 6-1 Sports: CC/Track

2004-05: Posted times at five cross country meets as a freshman... Recorded a career-best 15th place finish at The Citadel Invitational in 27:30.80.

High School: Led Franklin Road to four straight state championships in cross country and three in track... Holds a personal best of 16:14 in cross country 5K... Region cross country champion and Metro Runner of the Year... Placed sixth in state meet as a senior and earned allcity, all-midstate, all region, and all-state laurels... Captain of cross country and track squads... Named cross country MVP... Personal best in the 1600m of 4:39 and 9:27 in the 3000m... Also captained the bowling and tennis teams... District semi-finalist in tennis... Bowling team won district championships... Member of FCA, Spanish Club, Latin Club, Math team, and honor roll... Won community service awards as a junior and senior... Sports Editor for school paper.