Phil Dempsey - Senior:  Phil is a second year cross country runner.  He is a great addition to the team as he is always in a great mood and a positive person to be around.  Phil has a strong work ethic and always pushes himself in practice.  His times continue to drastically improve which reveals his work ethic and commitment.  Phil runs with intensity.  He constantly wants to improve and is a great role model for others.  Phil won the team's Clydesdale award as a junior.  As a senior Phil has drastically improved.  He has cut off as many as 4 to 5 minutes from last year's meet to this year's meet.  Phil just missed earning a medal at the Charleston Invitational by placing 18th. Phil earned his Varsity letter by earning 20 points at the East Peoria Invitational.  Phil ran #6 for our Varsity at the East Peoria Invitational. Phil medaled at the Olympia Invitational in the open race by placing 11th.  Phil ran a personal best of 19:54 which he ran at the Mahomet-Seymour invitational.  He won the Clydesdale award both his junior and senior years.  Phil was a Letterman as a senior.