Dustin Kinkelaar - Senior:  Dustin is a forth year cross country runner.      Dustin stepped right up into our top 8 on the Varsity team in most meets during his freshman year, despite having never had previous cross country experience.  Dustin has an amazing amount of natural ability in this sport combined with a determined mind that will make him one of the best in the sport someday.  Dustin also brings to the team a carefree attitude.  Although he can be serious when it counts, he is a fun loving person that his teammates enjoy being around.       During his sophomore year, Dustin earned a medal at the Charleston Invitational open race by placing 9th.  Dustin was our team's fastest open runner in the Springfield Invitational. Dustin medaled at the Eureka Fresh/Soph Invitational by placing 13th. Dustin medaled at the Olympia Fresh/Soph race by placing 15th. Dustin earned a medal in the open race at the Mahomet-Seymour invitational by placing 9th.      During Dustin's Junior year, he ran in the top 7 runners.  Dustin earned a medal at the Charleston Invitational by placing 18th. Dustin ran number 3 for the team at the U-High meet. Dustin was our #2 Varsity runner at the East Peoria Invitational.   Dustin won his 3rd varsity letter as a junior.  Dustin ran a sub 5 minute mile to get into our old dog club.      As a senior, Dustin's experience and strength continue to help the team.  He once again is in the top 7 of his team and continues to improve upon his already strong times.  Dustin earned a spot in our fastest top 20 seniors on our home course.  Dustin earned a medal at the Charleston Invitational by placing 10th in the Varsity race.  He earned a medal at the Mahomet-Seymour invitational by placing 24th.  Dustin worked his way onto the News-Gazette Prep Cross Country Leader list in September and October.  He earned a spot in our all time senior list at the Springfield Invitational, Peoria Notre Dame Invitational, U-High Invitational, & Mahomet-Seymour Invitational.  Dustin improved 36 seconds from his junior to senior year.  He ran a lifetime personal best at the Peoria Notre Dame Invitational by running a time of 16:57.