2017 Men's Cross Country Roster
William Barnett
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-10
- Hometown:
- Greenville, S.C.
- High School:
- Travelers Rest
Freshman (2017): Appeared in four races for the Cougars ... Finished 46th overall in his collegiate debut at the Elon Opener ... Established a personal best at the CAA Championships with a time of 28:55.83 to take 45th
William Barnett comes to the College from Travelers Rest HS, a 4A institution north of Greenville. The youngest of 10 siblings, Barnett claimed three All-Region nods and earned an Upper State cross country championship in 2015. He holds school records in the 1600m (4:28), mile (4:32) and 3200m (9:51), and is also an accomplished boxer with, having won the 2016 South Carolina Golden Gloves championship at welterweight. Barnett was a sought-after recruit, also being courted by USC Upstate, Charleston Southern, Presbyterian and others.
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"We're looking for Will to add depth to our men's squad this year," head cross country and track & field coach Amy Seagosaid. "He finished his senior year in fine fashion with a 5th place finish at the SC State T&F Championships, and we believe he can develop into a solid contributor for us."
Barnett's CofC Personal Bests
8K: 28:55.83 - CAA Championships (Oct 28, 2017)
William Barnett comes to the College from Travelers Rest HS, a 4A institution north of Greenville. The youngest of 10 siblings, Barnett claimed three All-Region nods and earned an Upper State cross country championship in 2015. He holds school records in the 1600m (4:28), mile (4:32) and 3200m (9:51), and is also an accomplished boxer with, having won the 2016 South Carolina Golden Gloves championship at welterweight. Barnett was a sought-after recruit, also being courted by USC Upstate, Charleston Southern, Presbyterian and others.
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"We're looking for Will to add depth to our men's squad this year," head cross country and track & field coach Amy Seagosaid. "He finished his senior year in fine fashion with a 5th place finish at the SC State T&F Championships, and we believe he can develop into a solid contributor for us."
Barnett's CofC Personal Bests
8K: 28:55.83 - CAA Championships (Oct 28, 2017)
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