Matt Boyles
Assistant Coach - 2nd Season
Boyles, a former resident of neighboring Meigs County, began attending Rio Grande as an undergraduate in 2000 and walked on to the cross country and track teams. Boyles went on to improve dramatically, capturing 10 All-American titles, 4 National Championships, 4 Academic All-American titles and named the 2004 All-Ohio Cross Country Runner of the Year.
After completion of his undergraduate studies, we moved to the Olympic Training Center outside of San Diego in Chula Vista, CA. Boyles went on to a pair of 2nd place finishes in the
2008 Olympic trails, but failed to make the team due to lack of a World "A" Standard.
Boyles returned to Rio to continue his education in pursuing a Masters of Business
Administration (MBA) and to work as an assistant coach, specializing in distance events, for the cross country and track teams.
Boyles gives his Lord, Jesus Christ, all the glory for his life and accomplishments and desires greatly to share the hope and good news of salvation in Christ wherever he goes.
2009 Men's Cross Country Roster
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Aldea | FR | 6-1 | Grove City, OH | Central Crossing High School | |||
| Nic Cartee | SO | 5-9 | South Webster, OH | South Webster High School | |||
| Jordan Cunningham | SR | 5-8 | New Carlisle, OH | Graham High School | |||
| Steven Davis | JR | 5-9 | McConnellsville, OH | Morgan High School | |||
| Andrew Edmunds | SO | 6-0 | Huntington, WV | Cabell-Midland High School | |||
| Kyle Goode | FR | 6-0 | Racine, OH | Southern High School | |||
| Justin Hartley | SO | 5-8 | Glouster, OH | Trimble High School | |||
| Kyle Hively | SR | 5-8 | Vinton, OH | River Valley High School | |||
| Chad McCarty | SO | 5-10 | Tipp City, OH | Bethel High School | |||
| Zane Miller | SO | 5-11 | Grove City, OH | Central Crossing High School | |||
| Nathan Mogle | FR | 5-6 | New Madison, OH | Tri Village High School | |||
| Lucas Murphy | SO | 6-0 | Grove City, OH | Central Crossing High School | |||
| Justin Roush | FR | 5-10 | Belpre, OH | Warren Local High School | |||
| Matthew Spencer | JR | 6-1 | Pickerington, OH | Pickerington N. High School | |||
| Jordan Strickland | FR | 5-8 | Oak Hill, OH | Oak Hill High School | |||
| Joe Taranto | FR | 5-10 | Pickerington, OH | Pickerington Central High School | |||
| Chas Whittington | SO | 6-1 | Patriot, OH | Oak Hill High School | |||
| Bryce Wilson | SO | 6-0 | Jackson, OH | Jackson High School | |||
| Nick Wilson | SO | 5-10 | Fleming, OH | Warren Local High School |
Bob Willey - Head Coach - 27th season
Matt Boyles - Assistant Coach - 2nd season
Marilyn Snyder - Assistant Coach - 1st season
