University of Rhode Island

2012 (FRESHMAN): Finished in 29:02 at the Atlantic 10 Championship on Oct. 27… Raced in the Rothenberg Run on Oct. 19 completing the course in 28:22… Ran in the CCSU Ted Owen Invitational on Sept. 22 (28:18)… Raced in the 8k Shriners Invitational on Sept. 15 finishing in 27:24.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sandwich H.S… Member of the cross country team for three years earning two letters, indoor track team for two years earning one letter, and outdoor track team three years, earning two letters… Was the team captain for cross country in 2011, indoor track 2011-2012, and outdoor track in 2012… Helped his team finish third in the state for cross country… Places 23^rd in the nation for the 4xmile in indoor track… Named the Silver and Gold Scholar.

PERSONAL: Born October 3, 1993… Son of Scott and Jane Branco… Has two brothers, Thomas and Jack… Enjoys running walking, hiking, reading, and fishing… Lists favorite athlete as Bernard Lagat… Follows the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots… Majoring in Pharmacy.