Virginia Men Sign Six to National Letters of Intent

Published by Virginia SID on December 8th, 2015

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—Virginia director of track and field/cross country Bryan Fetzer announced Tuesday (Dec. 8) that six student-athletes, Lachlan Cook, AJ Ernst, Randall Neish, Frederick Owsley, Jordan Scott and Noah Toney, have signed National Letters of Intent to join the UVA men’s track and field and cross country team in Fall 2016.

“It is all about the right fit,” Fetzer said. “We could not be more excited about this group. We continue to add the pieces needed for us to contend for championships while continuing to maintain the integrity of what the university stands for as a whole.”

Lachlan Cook • Middle Distance/Cross Country • Brisbane, Australia
• 2014 runner-up at World Schools Cross Country Championships
• 2013 Australian All-Schools Champion in 1,500m and 3,000m 
• Seven-time Queensland Champion (4x 800m, 3x 1,500m)

“Lachlan is one of Australia’s top junior cross country runners and has track marks that are very impressive for an athlete his age. He is an athlete we are very excited to add to the roster and feel that he can contribute to the team immediately.” – men’s head cross country coach Pete Watson