Grayson County native Corbin Harris has been named the head coach of Campbellsville University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams.
Harris was a 2015 graduate of Grayson County High School before competing on the Tigers’ cross country and track teams.
His running career was highlighted by a win in the 5000m race at the NCCAA National Championship in 2019. He became only the second Campbellsville runner to win a national championship.
While clearly a successful athlete on the track, Harris’s accomplishments also were noted in the classroom. He was named a recipient of the Campbellsville University Mr. Tiger Award, the Alumni Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, and the Don Bishop Champion of Character award.
Now, his attention will turn to coach the program he just finished competing with.
“Sometimes, as the old saying goes, it’s better to be lucky than good,” Athletic Director Jim Hardy said in a release. “We are very lucky to have someone the caliber of Corbin Harris to step into the role of head coach of both men and women’s programs. Corbin is a passionate recruiter and devoted coach, he is everything we want in the next generation of leadership. We are extremely excited to watch him continue to develop this great program.”
Last season, Harris was an assistant coach for the program. The teams finished in second and third respectively in the Mid-South Conference championships.
Joining Harris as a GCHS graduate in the program is rising senior runner Jarrett Crawford.
By Sam Gormley, Play-By-Play Announcer/Local Sports
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