Phillip Ernst Class: Freshman Hometown: Ponchatoula, La. High School: Ponchatoula HS Height: 5-11 Position: Distance Experience: HS

High School: Graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 2012 ... Lettered in cross country and track and field ... Named Academic All-State ... Helped lead his track team to a district championship ... Coached by Jennifer Drake and Tim Mattei.

Personal: Phillip Ernst ... Son of Glen and Michele Ernst ... Born on June 24, 1994 in Ponchatoula, La. ... Has one younger sibling: Christina.