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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2013 UNK Men's Cross Country Roster

Rick Poppe

  • Hometown North Platte, NE
  • Highschool North Platte
  • Class Senior
  • Major Biology

Biography

AS A JUNIOR (2012)
MIAA Academic Honor Roll ... placed fifth at the Hastings College Invite in 27:32.90 ... one of seven Lopers in the top eight ... cracked the UNK top eight at the Woody Greeno

AS A SOPHOMORE (2011)
Ran a 27:35 at the Woody Greeno Invite ... honorable mention Academic All-RMAC

AS A FRESHMAN (2010)
Ran in the first three meets of the year (Woody Greeno, SDSU Classic, FHSU Tiger Open)

HIGH SCHOOL
As a senior, was North Platte High's second finisher at the Class A state cross country meet ... helped Bulldogs finish 10th as a team ... also qualified as a junior ... maintained a 4.00 GPA and was VP of his senior class

PERSONAL
Son of Leland & Cathy ... one of three Nebraska High graduates to receive the 2010 Omaha World Herald/Kearney Hub Scholarship

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

  • 2011-12Sophomore

  • 2012-13Junior

  • 2013-14Senior