Pre BSC: Lettered three years for Coach Michael Zelwak at Spain Park High School in Hoover, Ala...ran a career best 4:55 in 1600m and posted a 10:48 3200m anda 18:40 5K...also ran on the indoor and outdoor track and competed on the wresling squad.

Personal: Son of Quinton and Stephanie Gurley...born February 16, 1989...has two sisters, Lauren and Caroline...undeclared major.