Biola University Athletics

TFRRS PROFILE


2020
• Had yet to appear in a meet before the season was canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak

2019
• Appeared in six meets during his first year with the Eagles
• Earned Academic All-PacWest honors
• Had a pair of top-10 finishes at the PacWest Track & Field Championships (5th in the 10k - 32:02.69; 9th in the 5k - 15:52.75)
• Set his top mark while winning the 3,000m in a dual against Westmont (9:03.53)
• Ran his best 5k at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic (15:25.54)

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity years at Bellevue Christian School in Clyde Hill, Wash., graduating in 2018
• Four-Time State Cross Country Championship qualifier, finishing top-10 as a senior
• Four-time all-league first team
• Set the school record in the 5k, 3 mile race and 2.8 mile race
• Led his team to an appearance at the state meet as a sophomore
• Won the individual district championship as a senior with a PR of 15:59
• Placed on the High Honor Roll all four years
• Member of the National Honors Society and President's Award for Educational Excellence
• Won the Washington State Honors Award and U.S. Army National Reserve Scholar-Athlete honor
• Also ran track & field for the Vikings (was all-league and state qualifier three years)

PERSONAL
• Born January 15, 2000 to David and Vicky Donnel
• Has one older sister (Emily)
• He enjoys reading
• Majoring in accounting
• Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 9:9-10
• Why I Chose Biola: "I chose Biola because it was one of my cheapest options and because of the Bible minor that everyone has worked into their schedule. I also could run for Biola, which was a huge plus for me."