James Verdi Class: Freshman Hometown: Alpharetta, GA High School: Alpharetta, GA Height / Weight: 5-6 / 147 Event: Distance Major: Undeclared

2007-2008 Season
Indoor...A strong 400m runner, Verdi was the anchor leg on the all-freshman 4x400m relay team that placed second (3:18.49) at the A-Sun Indoor Championship...also at conference he took fourth place in the 400m dash with a time of 50.05 seconds.

Prep Career
James joined Kennesaw State for his freshman season after running for Centennial High School where he was the regional champion for the 400m and 800m...came in second at State in the 800m....holds seven high school records including the 800m race (1:55.79) and the pole vault (13-0.0ft.)...in 2006 he received the Guts Award from his high school in recognition for his effort...his best time for the mile is 4:34.

Personal
Was born James Verdi in Alpharetta, Ga...is the son of Margery and James Verdi...has a twin Dominic and a younger brother Eric (13)...also wrestled during his high school athletic career.