Colorado University Athletics

2016 Cross Country Roster

Phil Rocha

Phillip Rocha

  • Height:
    5-9
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Azusa, Calif.
  • High School:
    Arcadia
HIGH SCHOOL: Rocha had an outstanding senior cross country season, winning 10 of his 11 high school races, as well as placing second at Foot Locker Nationals. A two-time state cross country champion, he also finished 11th at the Nike Cross Championships as a junior.  As a sophomore, Rocha placed fifth at state after earning a 10th place finish his freshman year. He was also successful on the track. At the state championships in 2015, Rocha placed second in the 3,200-meter run at the state championship after winning the Pacific League Finals; he also won the 1,600 Pacific League title.
 
HIGH SCHOOL BESTS: 800-meter: 1:54.65; 1,600-meters: 4:11.56; Mile: 4:14.49; 3,200-meters: 8:59.42.
 
IN THE CLASSROOM: Rocha intends to major in arts and sciences.
 
PERSONAL: Phillip Rocha was born on May 21, 1998 in Azusa, Calif. He is the son of Phillip and Sarah Rocha and has two older sisters.
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