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9th grade year.
Finished my freshman year at Kaneland (Maple Park) High School. Finished in 6th place and was All-State in Cross Country in the Fall 2024. Was the top freshman at Nike Cross Country Regionals finishing 41st. Fastest 3 miles was 14:41 at state.
Track and Field I set the school record in the 1600m and 3200m. 4:21 for the mile and 9:19 in the 2 mile. Ran the 3200m in the State Series and finished in 13th place. Was seeded 31/43 going into the race and PR’d and missed All-State by 4 spots.
8th grade year.
The upcoming Fall 2024 I will be a Freshmen at Kaneland High School in Maple Park Illinois. I finished third in the state in the IESA state championship in two miles at 10:25. The past outdoor track and field season I ran a seasons best 4:47 mile. That ranked me 7th overall in the nation according to Athletic.net.
Last outdoor track and field season I attended and won the Illinois state USATF championships for my age group in the 1500, 3000, and 2000 steeplechase. I continued on at USATF National Championship and ran four events. In the 3000 I finished 5th with a time of 9:40, I won the 2000 steeplechase with a time of 6:44, I finished 8th in the 800 with a 2:15 and finished 10th with a time of 4:31 which was my fourth event in 3 days.
Currently, in Outdoor T&F for 8th grade I’ve posted a 4:36:40 1600M. That is good for Illinois #1 and US#4. Also posted 2:08:20 which is Illinois #2 and US #20 as on AthleticNet on 4/27/2024.
Recently, I competed in the IESA State championship for 1600m and 800m. In both races I finished 3rd. I competed in the Festival of Miles in St. Louis and ran a 4:32 mile which was a PR on 5/30/24.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2025 Varsity Team
- 2025 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Sectional 3rd Place, Conference Champs
- 2024 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Finished 6th in state as a freshmen. , 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, 3rd fastest freshmen time in the country. , Regional 3rd Place, Sectional 3rd Place
- 2023 Club/Travel Team
Team Awards
- Finished 3rd at IESA State, Fir
- 2023 Club/Travel Team
Individual Awards
- USATF National Champion in 3000k Steeple
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Chad Clarey
Events
- Camp/Event
- IHSA Cross Country State Championship
- 11/09/24 to 11/09/24
- IHSA Cross Country State Championship. Finished 6th. Highest finish as a freshmen in state history.
- Camp/Event
- Brooks PR Invitational
- 6/11/24 to 6/12/24
- Went 4:13 in 1500, 4:29:05 in 1600 and 4:30:55 in mile.
- Camp/Event
- HOKA Festival of Miles STL
- 5/30/24 to 5/30/24
- Ran HOKA Festival of Miles Middle School Elite Division. Went 4:32 in mile. 4:30:87 1600.
- Camp/Event
- IESA Class 3A State Championship
- 5/17/24 to 5/18/24
- Finished 3rd in state in 1600m at 4:36. Finished 3rd in state in 800m at 2:04 a new PR
- Camp/Event
- J Barb Invite
- 4/27/24 to 4/27/24
- Ran Illinois #1 and US #4 in 1600 at 4:36 as an 8th grader
- Camp/Event
- Distance Night in Palentine
- 4/20/24 to 4/20/24
- Won the 1600M with a 4:39
- Camp/Event
- USATF Outdoor National Championship
- 6/14/23 to 6/17/23
Statistics
| Event | 2025 Varsity Team | 2024 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| 4x800M (Split) | 8:14 (2:00) | |
| 800M | 2:01 | |
| 1500M | 4:06 | |
| 1600M | 4:21 | |
| 3000M | 8:45 | |
| Distance & PR | 14:50 2nd fastest time in state as a freshman. |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
NoAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP ELA AP BiologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAcademic All-Conference
- ActivitiesKey Club