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02/02/2013
Freshman earned junior all-american status for finish
11/09/2012
Team awaits NCAA Championships bid tomorrow at 11 AM
11/07/2012
Orange and Blue travel to Springfield, Mo., for regional race
10/28/2012
Highest finish for the Illini since 1996
10/25/2012
The squad will compete in East Lansing for the conference meet
AT ILLINOIS
Cross Country
2012 XC - FRESHMAN
Competed at NCAA Midwest Regional, finishing with a 10K time of 34:06 ... Finished 78th overall at Big Ten Championships, coming in sixth for the Illini ... Placed second on the team at the Bradley Classic, finishing with an 8K time of 24:58 ... Ran unattached at the Illini Challenge, finishing fifth overall with a 6K time of 18:48.
High School
Four-time All-Conference in cross country ... 2011 and 2012 cross country All-State selection ... Two-time All-Conference in track ... Led cross country team to first ever appearance at the state meet, placing fifth individually and as a team.
Personal
Son of Frank and Diane Atchison ... Born March 16, 1994 ... Has a brother, Frank and a sister Ashley ... Hobbies include playing basketball, working out and playing xbox ... Majoring in Sport Management.
Atchison's Personal Bests
Cross Country
8K: 24:58 - Bradley Classic (10/12/12)
10K: 34:06 - NCAA Midwest Regional (11/9/12)
Updated November 2012
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