PEORIA, Ill. - Bradley men's cross country coach Marc Burns completed his first recruiting class with the Braves, receiving commitments from three individuals during the recently completed signing period announced Tuesday. Joining BU in the fall will be Chase Coffey (Hanna City, Ill./Farmington), Eric Delvo (Springfield, Ill./Sacred Heart Griffin) and Marshall Moyer (Burlington, Iowa/Burlington).
Coffey capped off his prep career by winning the 2010 Class 1A state cross country champ, following an eighth-place finish the state championship as a junior. In track, Coffey placed seventh in the 3,200 meters last spring and also took 10th in the 1,600 meters.
Burns on Coffey:
"Chase is the first step in building a championship level men's cross country team. He is a true student of the sport and has a strong passion. The guys on the team really like him and are excited to have him joining the program. He is the type of kid who is easy to like and should be a great leader in the future."
Delvo earned all-state honors in cross country as a senior after finishing 15th at the Class 2A championship in the fall. He helped his team to an 18th-place finish in his final prep season. As a junior, he helped Sacred Heart Griffin to an 11th-place showing, taking 28th individually at the Class 2A championship. The nephew of Bradley women's basketball head coach Paula Buscher, he also lettered in basketball at Sacred Heart Griffin. His twin sister Emily signed a National Letter of Intent with Bradley's women's cross country squad.
Burns on Delvo:
"Eric is a team leader, who brings a dedication and determination to Bradley which will fit right in with his teammates. He is excited about helping Bradley win a MVC Championship in the near future and is willing to do the little things it takes to be great. He will be a great addition to the program."
Moyer was the Class 4A state champion in cross country as a junior and finished second in the state meet this fall. A two-time Class 4A all-state performer he placed seventh in the state in the 3,200 meters in addition to taking ninth in the mile during his junior track season. Moyer finished third at the 2010 Nike Cross Country Heartland Regional and was 43rd at the Nike Cross Country Nationals.
Burns on Moyer:
"Marshall is one of the top runners in the state of Iowa and will have an immediate impact on our program. A 4.0 student, he is the type of person who will push others both athletically and academically. He is a tenacious competitor and will provide leadership for our squad for the next few years."
