2011 Cross Country Roster
Name
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Class
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Hometown
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| Jeffrey Caviness |
Senior |
Mobile, AL |
| Stephen Ferguson |
Junior |
Semmes, AL |
John Craft
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Freshman |
Pinson, AL
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| Zach Gaines |
Junior |
Anniston, AL |
Chase Amerson
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Sophomore |
Atmore, AL
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Jayme Snellgrove
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Junior |
Headland, AL |
| Mark Meadows |
Sophomore |
Valley, AL |
| Emil Verde |
Sophomore |
Elizabeth City, NC |
| Wade Scott |
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Player Profiles

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Jeffrey Caviness
Senior
Personal: Son of Donna and Sammie Caviness … Native of Mobile, AL … Theology major … CIS minor … Enjoys running, playing video games and music
High School: Attended Baker High School … Ran cross country and track
Other: Favorite athlete is Tyson Gay… Greatest athletic achievement was running an 18:44 at State as a senior… Favorite home-cooked meal is homemade pizza… Favorite TV shows are “House of Payne”, “Meet the Browns” and “Smallville”… Always has water in his fridge
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Stephen Ferguson
Junior
Personal: Son of Cindy and Steve Ferguson… Marin science major.. Enjoys fishing, basketball and cook outs
High School: Mary G. Montgomery… Played soccer under Coach Joe Moody.. Ran cross country under Coach Charlie Crabtree… Most Improved Player… Defensive Player of the Year
Other: Favorite athlete is Rajon Rondo.. Greatest athletic achievement was going to the State Championship in High School… Favorite home-cooked meal is great northern beans with sausage and rice
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Zach Gaines
Junior
Personal: Son of Tara and Gary Gaines… Athletic training major… Enjoys running and playing basketball
High School: White Plains… Played basketball under Coach Chris Randall… Ran cross country under Coach Robin Spoon…. Ran track under Coach William Chandler… Named Basketball All-Area
Other: Favorite athlete is Lebron James… Greatest athletic achievement was making the Final Four in basketball… Favorite home-cooked meal is meatloaf
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Chase Amerson
Sophomore
Personal: Son of Angela and Rodney McGhee … Native of Atmore, AL … Theology major … Psychology minor … Enjoys running, swimming, four-wheeler and motorcycle riding, and anything outside
High School: Attended Escambia Academy … Ran cross country under Coach Joel Lambert … Ran track and field under Coach Heath Gibson
Other: Favorite home-cooked meal is anything bbq … Favorite fast food is the Burger King Stacker … Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream … Greatest athletic achievement was winning the State Championship in cross country as a sophomore and senior … Dream job is to be a youth pastor or chief mk in the USCG … Favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids
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Mark Meadows
Sophomore
Personal: Son of Paul and Ellen Meadows … Native of Valley, AL … Music Education major
High School: Attended Valley High School … Played soccer and tennis … Sportsmanship award in tennis
Other: Favorite athlete is Rafael Nadal … Favorite home-cooked meal is cheeseburger pie … Favorite fast food is Taco Bell or Krystals … Favorite TV show is “Spongebob” … Favorite movie is “Dumb and Dumber” … Favorite ice cream is chocolate … Dream job is to be an ESPN sportscaster … Favorite candy is Twix
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John Craft
Freshman
Personal: Son of Deborah Craft … Native of Pinson, AL … Theology/Physical Education major … Enjoys reading God’s word, worshipping God, running and hanging out with friends
High School: Attended Clay-Chalkville High School … Ran cross country under Coach Todd Carlile … Ran track under Coach David Adams … County Champion as a sophomore … 4th place in County Championships as a junior and 3rd place as a senior … Finished 1st in the mile, 1st in the 2-mile and 3rd in 800 meter as a junior in track at the County Championship … Finished 2nd in the mile and 3rd in the 2-mile as a senior at the County Championship
Other: Favorite athlete is Ryan Hall … Favorite book is the Bible … Favorite home-cooked meal is baked macaroni and cheese … Favorite TV show is “Sportscenter” … Celebrity dream date is Jennifer Anniston … Dream job is to be a youth pastor and head cross country coach … Favorite candy is Skittles
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