Fresno State: (2002) Redshirt season ... (2001) Competed in the decathlon for the first time, earning sixth place and 4,629 points ... finished his freshman season with personal-best heights of 14-6 indoor and 13-11 1/4 outdoor ... Kiwanis Torch of Excellence honoree...Dean's List ... WAC Scholar Athlete.
James Logan HS: Lettered four years in track and field, specializing in pole vault ... recorded personal bests of 13-9 in the vault and 6-2 in the high jump.
Personal: Born September 4, 1982 in Fremont, Calif. ... son of Barbara Hess ... enjoys rebuilding old cars ... has one sister, Joanna ... lists his favorite athlete as Michael Jordan because he is an intense competitor who never gives up and strives for excellence ... his biggest athletic thrill was clearing 13-9 in the pole vault at the Arcadia Invitational in 2000.
