Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Hard-nosed Zach Leary is a feisty, physical runner set for his first live collegiate action ... Figures in a reserve role at the outset of the season.

2007: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach Mitch Sanders at Tigard (Ore.) High ... Played both running back and linebacker for the Tigers ... Also competed for the Tigers in lacrosse, track & field and skiing.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 26, 1989, in Portland, Ore. ... Parents are Dave (remodeler) and Kathy (secretary) ... Has 1 older brother (David, a former standout defensive lineman for the Cougars from 2001-04) ... Majoring in pre-med.