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Jacob Chebii
Jacob Chebii
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Year:
    So
  • Hometown:
    Eldoret, Kenya
  • Major:
    Physical Education
  • Previous School:
    St. Joseph Boys HS
Bio

2016-17: Chebii had another oustanding year for the Navy and Gold, notching three Top-20 finishes and running in six of seven races. His best finish was fifth place at the Coastal Carolina Invitational (Sept. 9) in 16:59.29. He also finished sixth at the Bulldog Invitational (Sept. 24) in 27:50.66 and 20th at the Great American XC Festival (Oct. 1) in 28:05.9.

2015-16: Chebii made great contributions during his freshman season, running in six of seven races for Coker. He won both the USC Open (Sept. 23, 10:11) and the FMU Invitational (Oct. 16, 16:02). Chebii finished in the top-30 in four of his six races. 

High School: Chebii was a standout cross country and track athlete at St. Joseph Boys High School.

Personal: Son of Linah Chebii and Peter Chemitei...he has a sibling Solomon.

News mentions
Three Cobras Compete at NCAA Southeast Regional
Three Cobras Compete at NCAA Southeast Regional

Darroneshia Lott had a strong showing in the women's 6k race.

Three Cobras Headed to NCAA Southeast Regional
Three Cobras Headed to NCAA Southeast Regional

Three runners will represent Coker at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional meet on Saturday.

Men Take 10th, Women 11th at SAC Championships
Men Take 10th, Women 11th at SAC Championships

Darroneshia Lott notched her fourth Top-10 finish of the year at the conference meet on Saturday.

Cross Country Ready for SAC Championships
Cross Country Ready for SAC Championships

The Cobras will test their endurance with the best of the South Atlantic Conference on Saturday.

Cobras Compete at Royal Challenge
Cobras Compete at Royal Challenge

The men finished 29th and the women finished 33rd.

Cobras Ready to Accept Royal Challenge
Cobras Ready to Accept Royal Challenge

The Cobras are ready to run for the second time in six days.

Cross Country Ready to Run USC Open on Wednesday
Cross Country Ready to Run USC Open on Wednesday

The Cobras have a short break from last Saturday's Great American XC Festival.

Men Take Sixth, Women Tenth Behind Lott's Win
Men Take Sixth, Women Tenth Behind Lott's Win

Darroneshia Lott picked up her first collegiate win on Saturday.

Cross Country Eyes Great American XC Festival
Cross Country Eyes Great American XC Festival

The Cobras keep right on rolling in their 2016 campaign.

Men Take Third, Women Seventh at Bulldog Stampede
Men Take Third, Women Seventh at Bulldog Stampede

The men had three runners in the top 20 while the women had one in the top 20.

Cross Country Ready for Bulldog Stampede
Cross Country Ready for Bulldog Stampede

This will be the first race for both teams since Sept. 9.

Cross Country Competes at Coastal Carolina Invitational
Cross Country Competes at Coastal Carolina Invitational

The women's team as well as a few men made their 2016 debuts in Conway on Friday.

Cross Country to Take on Coastal Carolina Invitational Friday
Cross Country to Take on Coastal Carolina Invitational Friday

The Cobra women's team will make their 2016 debut on Friday, while the men's team will feature some faces making their 2016 debut.

Morgan's Men Tabbed Seventh, Women Picked Fifth in SAC Preseason Poll
Morgan's Men Tabbed Seventh, Women Picked Fifth in SAC Preseason Poll

Coker men's and women's cross country await their season opening runs after the conference released the polls today.