Senior Robbie Prescott has had a great deal of success throughout his six-year career as a distance runner. Over the years he has had many accomplishments including a 14:59 three mile run, two-time state qualifier, a 1.59.3 minute 800m run, and was named co-captain of the boys’ cross country team this year by his teammates.

“The most difficult part [about running] is being mentally tough. There are going to be the days where you are tired and you don’t want to run far,” Prescott said. “I just tell myself this will make me better in the long run and if I want to perform at a high level, I know I have to put in the miles.”

Next year Prescott plans to continue his running career at Eastern Illinois University where he plans to major in Sports Management. He will be competing in both cross country and track for the Panthers next season.