Tarleton State University Athletics

TFRRS

Freshman (2024-25)
Cross Country: Raced in all six events ... Raced as part of Tarleton State's first NCAA Regional Appearance at the South Central Region Cross Country Championships ... Placed in top 100 in 99th in 32:15.6 at the regional championship ... Finished among Texan top five in 66th at the WAC XC Championship in 26:38.0 ... Posted season-best 8K of 24:51.7 at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.

Round Rock HS
Spent three years on varsity Track and Field and Cross Country squad ... Served as team captain ...  Placed fifth as a senior in the 1600-meters at Texas State meet ... 2024 District, Area and Regional Champion in the 1600 ... District Champion and Area runner up in 3200, regional champion running 9:10. Helped guide team to a 2024 district championship.

Personal
Born Kebede Chase Kerlin in July 9 ... Son of Chase and Jillian Kerlin ... Has four siblings ... Two brothers Eliyas and Beckham and two sisters Zalia and Hazel ... Born in Ethiopia ... Intends to major in mechanical engineering.