Corban Athletics

2008 (Freshman): Ran in three events as a freshman … Recorded career and season-best time of 36:53.00 at the Oregon State Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Jefferson High School in 2008 … Competed in track & field (4 years), football (2 years), swimming (2 years), and cross country (1 year) … Named team captain prior to junior and senior seasons … Finished 10th in the state in 2008 in the 200 meter dash thanks to a time of 23.64 … Also, brought home a "bronze" medal in the 400 meter run in a time of 52.14 as a senior … Helped Jefferson's 4x100 relay team to a state championship at the 2007 3A state meet … Helped the Lions to a runner-up finish in the 4x100 meters as a senior … Also, ran one season of cross country for Jefferson High School before turning his attention to track full-time following his sophomore campaign.

PERSONAL: Born in Salem, Ore. to Michael and Susan Shields … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 brothers (Connor & Collin) … Enjoys hiking, camping, running, and playing football … Major: Pre-medicine.

Why I chose Corban: “I felt that Corban would be a great place to strengthen my walk.”