PEORIA, Ill. – At Friday's NCAA Division I Cross Country Midwest Regional, hosted by Bradley, in Peoria, Illinois, senior Kyle Mattes earned All-Region distinction for the second-consecutive year, leading the Illinois State men to a ninth place finish, their highest since the 2001 season.
"I'm extremely proud of the men for finishing the season with two very strong championship performances," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Jeff Bovee. "We ran a more conservative race this week as compared to at the MVC Championships, and our patience paid off, earning us our highest regional finish in 17 years.