Michael Butler

Junior - Dahlgren, IL - Hamilton County

Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Dahlgren, IL
High School: Hamilton County
Major: Political Science

2013 SEASON: Competed in five meets...had one top-50 finish, placing 35th in the season-opening Stegemoller Classic at the University of Southern Indiana, covering the course in 24:23.7...had a top eight-kilometer time of 31:22 at the GLVC Championships...earned Academic All-GLVC honors.

BEFORE McK: Was a four-year cross country and track performer at Hamilton County High School...was named Most Dedicated Performer for the Foxes' cross country program as a junior and senior...qualified for the state meet in the 3,200-meter run...also competed in the 1,600- and 800-meter runs in high school...earned high honors all four years at Hamilton County.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Amy Butler.