James Burke
THIS YEAR: A veteran of the Cougar track & field program, senior James Burke is an experienced hurdler who can give his full attention to the hurdles with the completion of his football career ... A hard-working, well-liked athlete who could figure in the Cougars' fortunes on the conference level.
2008 (redshirt): Sat out the 2008 campaign to focus on football and spring drills.
2007 (sophomore): Appeared in numerous meets and was used in a variety events ... Posted career-bests of 11.81 (100), 24.20 (200), 110 hurdles (16.38), javelin (105-10), 7.67 (60), and 9.07 (60 hurdles) ... At the GSAC Championships in Fresno, finished eighth in the 110 hurdles. 2006 (freshman): In his first season of track & field at Azusa Pacific, posted bests of 11.88 (100), 16.56 (110 hurdles), 7.75 (60), 8.35 (55 hurdles) and 9.17 (60 hurdles) ... Competed in the GSAC Championships in San Diego in both the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles but did not advance to the finals in either event.
FOOTBALL: Played 4 seasons on Azusa Pacific's football team, lettering as a wide receiver ... Registered 65 receptions during his 27-game career ... His finest season came during his 2008 senior campaign in which he was second on the team with 43 receptions for 431 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-sport standout at Antioch (Calif.) High ... Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach Ferris Anthony ... As a 2003 senior tallied 19 receptions for 259 yards and 1 TD ... Also ran 2 seasons of track & field, earning All-Bay Valley Athletic League honors in the 400 meters, 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles ... As a senior, garnered CIF honors in both hurdle events ... Played 1 season of varsity soccer and volleyball as well.
PERSONAL: Son of Michael (pastor) ... His mother (Lisa) passed away in the spring of 2008 ... Has 1 brother (Robert) and 2 sisters (Katherine, Caroline) ... Majoring in psychology and is hoping to go into youth ministry ... May coach or teach music as a profession ... Spent over 1,500 hours performing with the Antioch High Music Masters.
