University of Lynchburg

Sophomore (2025-26)
Outdoor: Posted a pair of personal bests in the 5,000m (14:41.46) and 10,000m (31:20.58) to etch a spot on the program’s top 10 lists … Clocked the eighth-fastest 5,000m in program history at the Hill City Twilight and ninth-fastest 10,000m at the Colonial Relays … Placed fifth in the 5,000m (15:08.66) and sixth in the 10,000m (33:04.98) at the ODAC Championships, collecting seven points for the team standings
Indoor: Competed at five meets throughout his sophomore indoor campaign, registering five top-10 performances … Placed fifth in the 3,000m (8:44.32) and fifth in the 5,000m (15:05.47) at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championships … Recorded an 8:32.21 season best in the 3,000m at the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational, finishing 18th … Dipped under the 15-minute mark in the 5,000m for the second time of his career at the Steemer Showcase, posting 14:53.11 for sixth place and the seventh-fastest indoor time in program history

Prep/Personal: Competed in cross country and track for Colonial Forge High … Two-time All-State performer … Aspires to become a physical therapist ... Enjoys watching Family Guy, playing Wii Golf and playing hacky sack … Son of Michael and Rebecca Sidebotham … Has one sibling, Helena Sidebotham