High School: 2009 graduate of Haverhill High School. Earned letters in Track and Cross Country for Michael Maguire and captained senior year. Earned All- Scholastic honors in 2007 and All-Conference honors in 2007 and 2008.

Personal: Born April 21, 1991 in Boston, MA. Son of Jennifer and Brian Penney of Haverhill, MA. Has a sister, Elyssa (16), and a brother, Evan (13). Supports the New England Patriots and lists favorite athlete as Bernard Lagat.