2010: Competed in five of the Cougars' six events during his sophomore season ... Turned in personal best time in an 8,000-meter race at the Bradley Classic with a time of 26:57 ... Best finish came in 5th place at the SIUE Cross Country Challenge. 2009: Turned in his highest finish (26th)at the Illini Challenge...Best 8K time of 28:02.60 came at the EIU Panther Open. Prep: Qualified for the state cross country meet as a senior at Springfield High School ... Placed second at the Illinois state track meet in the 1,600 meter relay ... Won cross country conference championship (3 miles) ... Received All-Conference honors in track ... Captain of the cross country and track and field team ... Also named captain of the swimming team. Parents are Michael and Linda Walwer.