Bio

As a freshman: Competed in four of the six races in 2015 ... Finished 39th with a time of 27:30.4 at the NEC Championships ... Finished 39th with a time of 16:05 at the Nassaney Invitational ... Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

Before Bryant: A four-year varsity letterwinner in cross country at Long Beach ... Qualified for the state cross country meet ... Earned All-County honors ... Also competed four years in indoor and outdoor track and field ... Earned All-Division honors and was a three-time division champion ... Also a conference champion in track and field.

Personal: The son of Claire and Tom McGovern, Matthew McGovern was born on Aug. 1, 1997 ... Has a brother, Thomas, and a sister, Emma.