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05/11/2013
Southern claimed one event win (Josh Freeman, shot put) and four additional All-MVC performers on Day Two.
05/08/2013
The Salukis are seeking their first MVC title since 2010.
04/25/2013
The women's 4x1600 meter relay of Sadie Darnell, Alyssa Allison, Mobola Rotibi and Kelley Gallagher broke the SIU all-time record with a time of 20:06.75.
04/24/2013
Senior distance specialist selected as SIU's recipient for Spring 2013
04/20/2013
Tess Shubert was Southern's highest finisher of the final day, finishing third in the finals of the 400 meter hurdles.
Last updated November 10, 2012
2011-12: MVC Elite 18 winner...Named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete team...Named Capital One Academic All-District...Was an All-MVC member in 3000m steeplechase in the outdoor season, where he finished third with a time of 9:06.94...Competed in three different events in five meets during the indoor season (Mile, 3000m, 800m)...Three combined top-ten finishes...Competed in two events in five meets during the outdoor season (1500m and 3000s)...Notched five top-five finishes, including a victory in the 3000m steeplechase at the Ole Miss Invitational where he clocked in at 9:25.57.
2010-11: Missouri Valley Conference Elite 18 honoree...Competed in five meets in each the indoor and outdoor season...Earned nine top-five finishes...Placed first in the steeplechase at the Joey Haines Invitational...Participated in the MVC Indoor and Outdoor Championships in four events...All-MVC performer in the 3,000m steeplechase.
2009-10: Competed in six indoor and six outdoor events during the season...Qualified for the USATF Junior Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, where he finished ninth in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:28.38...Won the steeplechase at the Ole Miss Invitational...Finished second in the mile run at the McDonald's Invitational...Recorded a season-low steeplechase time of 9:16.71 at the prestigious Jesse Owens Track Classic.
High School: Was named the Southern Illinoisan Runner of the Year as a junior and senior...Won conference and regional championships twice in cross country...Captured a sectional title in cross country as a senior...Set the school record for 3200m, while also winning the conference and sectional title in the 3200 and 1600...Finished second at state as a senior in 3200...Has a personal best time of 9:26.14 in the 3200m...Only participated in track two years.
Personal: Majoring in accounting and minoring in business management...Born on Jan. 1, 1991...Son of Doug and Lisa Cherry...Has five brothers and four sisters...Participated in mission trips to four different nations.
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