2012: Enters into his sophomore season with the Spartans’ . . . has a big, solid build  . . . physical traits should help him adjust to college running . . . will look to gain more experience this season . . . adds quality depth to the Spartan squad.

2011: Began his collegiate career with a time of 22:45 at the Galen E. Piper XC Challenge . . .crossed the finish line at 29:40.71 coming in 26th at the Coach Achtzehn Classic . . . ran 29:44.55 during the Pre-Regional Meet at DeSales University . . . finished in 32:15.50 at the Goucher College Cross Country Classic . . . posted a time of 32:26.48 during the CAC Championships in York.

Personal: Is a recreation and leisure administration major . . . the son of John and JoAnne Ward . . . born on August 21, 1992.