Darren Hooks
Freshmen - Alhambra, IL - Highland
NAIA Cross Country Nationals qualifying team in 2010 and 2009. 8th place team at 2009 NAIA National Cross Country Championships. 2008 AMC Cross Country All-Conference and Freshman of the Year. 2007 Cross Country All-State in IHSA Class AA state meet.
MCKENDREE HISTORY
2011–2012: Cross Country Redshirt for McKendree; Season Bests: 2000m: 5:56, 3000m: 9:26, 6K XC: 20:17
2010–2011: 26th place team at NAIA Cross Country National Championships; Season Bests: 8K XC: 26:26, Mile: 4:34
2009–2010: 8th place team at NAIA Cross Country National Championships; Redshirted track for McKendree; Season Bests: 8K XC: 27:01,
2008-2009: Season Bests: 8K XC: 27:25, 6K XC: 20:40, 1500m: 4:13, 10K: 33:51, 5K: 16:30, 3000m: 9:20
HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY
Prep
20th place at IHSA Class 2A State Cross Country meet
High School Bests
Cross Country (3 mile): 15:23
400m: 55
800m: 2:01
1600m: 4:33
3200m: 9:56
PERSONAL BESTS
Cross Country
6K: 20:17 – Washington University Early Bird (09/04/2010)
8K: 26:26 – NAIA AMC Cross Country Championships (11/06/2010)
Track
Outdoor
1500m: 4:13.27 – Kansas Relays (4/18/2009)
5000m: 16:30 – Louisville Cardinal Twilight (5/18/2010)
10,000m: 33:51 – Washington University Invitational (04/04/2009)
Indoor
Mile(i): 4:34.55 – Illinois Intercollegiate (1/29/2011)
3000m(i): 9:20.58 – Hoosier Hills (2/14/2009)
5000m(i): 16:30.2 – Friday Night Special (2/20/2009)
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
NAIA Cross Country National Championships, 2009
NAIA Cross Country National Championships, 2010
Cross Country
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University (08/30/2008) | 6k | 20:40.20 | 58 | |
| EIU Invitational (09/12/2008) | 8k | 27:29.02 | 39 | |
| EIU Invitational (09/12/2008) | 8k | 28:20.0 | 59 | |
| SIU Saluki Invite (09/27/2008) | 8k | 27:59.09 | 38 | |
| SIU-Edwardsville Border War (10/11/2008) | 8k | 28:10.29 | 76 | |
| Berry College Southeast Classic (10/25/2008) | 8k | 27:25.0 | 39 | |
| American Midwest Conference Championship (11/07/2008) | 8k | 27:24.18 | 7 |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois SASF Invite (01/16/2009) | 3k | 9:22.31 | 15 | |
| Illinois Intercollegiate (01/31/2009) | 3k | 9:29.66 | 7 | |
| Indiana University Hoosier Hills Open (02/13/2009) | 3k | 9:20.58 | 40 | |
| Friday Night Special (02/20/2009) | 5k | 16:30.20 | 3 |
Outdoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Relays (04/16/2009) | 1500 Meter Run | 4:13.27 | 26 | |
| American Midwest Conference Championship (05/01/2009) | 5k | 17:02.26 | 5 | |
| American Midwest Conference Championship (05/01/2009) | 10k | 35:01.78 | 2 |
** = unattached | D = Decathlon