Hailing from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Eric Burns returns to the C of O cross country team for his junior season. While in high school at Tahlequah, Eric competed in cross country and track. Eric received All-Conference and All-State in cross country and served as the team captain for the cross-country team his senior year. Eric is studying Allied Health and enjoys reading, gaming and swimming in his free time. Eric hopes to contribute a strong work ethic and positive attitude to the team this season.