Matt Hoekstra
THIS YEAR: A late add to the Cougar roster, freshman Matt Hoekstra has plenty of distance running experience from his high school career but may use this season as a developmental year as he adjusts to college competition and a longer distance.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 4 seasons of cross country for head coach Tim Flamer at Peak to Peak Charter in Lafayette, Colo. ... As a senior, finished 57th in the state 3A championship meet with an 18:08 on the Fossil Ridge 5K course in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Best time was a 17:57 ... Earned All-Metro League and all-regional honorable mention ... As a junior, helped lead the Pumas to a 12th-place finish at the state meet ... Was a member of the national honor society and graduated as an AP scholar with honors.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 12, 1990, in Boulder, Colo. ... Parents are Dan (product designer) and Jill (community relations coordinator) Hoekstra ... Has 2 sisters (Natalie, Melanie) ... His father competed in track & field at Santa Barbara (Calif.) City College ... Majoring in applied health/physical therapy ... Plays the guitar and the trumpet ... Likes to hike and golf.
