Zachary Keene
THIS YEAR: An impact freshman, sprinter Zach Keene will carry the Cougar torch in the short sprints and relays ... Is likely to anchor both relays while looking to qualify for the NAIAs in the 60-, 100– and 200-meters.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both track & field and football at Cedar Park Christian High in Everett, Wash. ... Was the 2008 Washington state high school 1A sprint champ in both the 100– and 200-meters, setting the state records in both events at 10.77 and 21.62 ... Was also the Emerald City League and regional sprint champ ... Recorded 6 sub-11 100s during his senior season along with a pair of sub-22s in the 200 ... As a 2007 junior set the school records in the 100– and 200-meters (which he broke the following season) and in the triple jump (39’ 4”) ... In football was a wide receiver for the Eagles ... As a senior, had 8 receptions on the season, all going for TDs of 73, 60, 60, 60, 37 and 54 yards ... Also had TD runs of 47 and 64 yards for the 6-3 Eagles.
PERSONAL: Born July 13, 1990, in Seattle, Wash. ... Parents are Ken (superintendant) and Gina (children’s minister) Keene ... Has 2 younger brothers (Noah, Dylan) ... His dad played football at Washington State ... Has not declared a major ... Enjoys dirt-biking and snowboarding.
