Bio

As a freshman: Competed in four races during his freshman season in 2012 ... Posted his best time at the NEC Championships, finishing 57th with a time of 27:24.68 ... Finished 117th at the New England Championships with a time of 27:53.71 ... Earned a 42nd-place finish at the UAlbany Invitational (28:13).

Before Bryant: Three-year varsity letter winner in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track at Xavier High School ... Captained team as a senior, leading the Falcons to the Southern Connecticut Conference Championship ... State runner up in 2011 ... Two-time all-division selection in cross country as a junior and senior ... All-conference pick in cross country and indoor track as a senior ... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Son of Russ and Mary Stevens, Russell Stevens was born March 12, 1994 ... Has two sisters, Katie and Megan.