Taylor Wright
THIS YEAR: True freshman Taylor Wright is 1 of several hurdlers among a deep set of Cougars ... Figures to use the season as a developmental year as he makes the adjustment to college track & field ... Should benefit from a year’s training with such a strong corps of hurdlers.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 2 seasons of track and field for coach Rick Glen at Huntington Beach (Calif.) High ... Competed in the 400-meter, hurdles and triple jump ... Served as team captain for 1 season ... Also lettered 1 season in basketball ... Helped lead the Oilers to a 23-5 overall record as a 2008 senior.
PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1989, in Midland, Texas ... Parents are Dave (environmental manager) and Lynette Wright ... Has 1 brother (Brady) ... Majoring in youth ministries ... Enjoys surfing and woodwork.
