Hailing from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Eric Burns returns to the C of O cross country team for his final 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 hopes to contribute a good attitude, work ethic, and advisement. Outside of training, he enjoys reading and hiking.