2024 Men's Cross Country Roster
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Hiltebrand, Brian
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
Brian Hiltebrand
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Glenview, Ill.
- High School:
- Glenbrook South
- Deals:
Bio
TFRRS Performance Profile
At Creighton: 2024-25 - Competed in four meets for the Bluejays during the fall cross country season ... Made his junior debut at the Platte River Rumble Gold 6K (9/6), posting a time of 18:53.6 to place 31st ... Completed the Gans Creek Classic 8K in a career-best effort 25:49.7 on Sept. 27 ... Grabbed 48th place at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 8K, completing the course in 27:55.6 ... In the last meet of the season, he posted a time of 26:17.2 to place 59th at the BIG EAST Championship (11/1) ... Stayed busy in the spring, competing in all five indoor competitions ... Ran the opening leg of the 4x400 at the Iowa State Classic, where the time of 3:24.88 ranks second-best in CU history (Feb. 8) ... Ran in the 4x800 relay as well as the distance medley relay at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships (Feb. 28-March 1) ... Posted the third-best time (1:53.43) in CU history in the 800 at the Nebraska Tune-Up (Feb. 21), as well as the second-best time (2:29.44) in the 1,000 at the Graduate Classic (Jan. 17-18) ... Ran the mile at the Iowa State Classic (Feb. 8). 2023-2024 - Ran in 5-of-6 races during his sophomore cross country season ... Earned a 49th overall finish out of 364 entrants at the Geeno/Dirksen Cross Country Invitational (9/16) ... Posted an a sub-25 time of 24:59.90 to secure a 15th place finish at the Platte River Rumble 8K (10/13) ... Secured a 44th place finish at the BIG EAST Championships (10/28) with a time of 27:13.21 ... Wrapped up his cross country sophomore campaign with a 33:03.6 time at the NCAA D1 Midwest Regional (11/10) ... Contributed to a Bluejay 4x400 relay 2nd place finish at the USD Alumni Track & Field meet (1/26) ... Ran a team-best 800 meters at the USD Early Bird (4/5) with a time of 1:52.56, which was good for 2nd place and another team/season-best time of 1:52.53 at the KT Woodman Classic (4/12) that was placed 3rd ... Wrapped up the track & field season with a 15th place finish in the 800 meters at the BIG EAST Championships (5/9).   2022 - Competed in four races during his freshman campaign ... Took 121st place in Bluejay debut at Augustana Twilight Meet in a time of 21:24.25 (9/2) ... Placed 61st at BIG EAST Championships, team's No. 6 finisher as he placed in 26:14 (10/29) ... Took 134th place at Woody Greeno/Dirksen Invitational on Sept. 17th in a time of 27:07.5 while also featured in a picture that went on to be NCAA's Photo of the Week.
Brian Hiltebrand
Glenbrook South High School
Glenview, Illinois
Parents/Family: Erin & Greg Hiltebrand (Parents)/ Kathleen & James Hiltebrand (Siblings)
Major: Business
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I first stepped foot on campus.
High School Athletic Accolades:
3x All-State Track,
5x All-Conference Cross Country/Track,
Broke 13 School Records Across Cross Country & Track,
Cross Country & Track Captain,
2x Team MVP Cross Country
Interesting Fact About You: I play keyboard in a country band called “The Country Crusaders”.
Running Superstition: I have worn the same headband in every race for the past three years.
Favorite Running Spot: My high school track.
If you could go on a run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: I would run with Steve Prefontaine, Luke Skywalker, & Jordan Spieth.
When I am not running, I am: Hanging out/playing sports with friends and family.
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Food: Culver’s Cheeseburger
High School Academic Accolades:
Norman E. Watson Leadership Award Winner,
Outstanding Achievement in Business Award Winner,
Senior Class Vice President
At Creighton: 2024-25 - Competed in four meets for the Bluejays during the fall cross country season ... Made his junior debut at the Platte River Rumble Gold 6K (9/6), posting a time of 18:53.6 to place 31st ... Completed the Gans Creek Classic 8K in a career-best effort 25:49.7 on Sept. 27 ... Grabbed 48th place at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 8K, completing the course in 27:55.6 ... In the last meet of the season, he posted a time of 26:17.2 to place 59th at the BIG EAST Championship (11/1) ... Stayed busy in the spring, competing in all five indoor competitions ... Ran the opening leg of the 4x400 at the Iowa State Classic, where the time of 3:24.88 ranks second-best in CU history (Feb. 8) ... Ran in the 4x800 relay as well as the distance medley relay at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships (Feb. 28-March 1) ... Posted the third-best time (1:53.43) in CU history in the 800 at the Nebraska Tune-Up (Feb. 21), as well as the second-best time (2:29.44) in the 1,000 at the Graduate Classic (Jan. 17-18) ... Ran the mile at the Iowa State Classic (Feb. 8). 2023-2024 - Ran in 5-of-6 races during his sophomore cross country season ... Earned a 49th overall finish out of 364 entrants at the Geeno/Dirksen Cross Country Invitational (9/16) ... Posted an a sub-25 time of 24:59.90 to secure a 15th place finish at the Platte River Rumble 8K (10/13) ... Secured a 44th place finish at the BIG EAST Championships (10/28) with a time of 27:13.21 ... Wrapped up his cross country sophomore campaign with a 33:03.6 time at the NCAA D1 Midwest Regional (11/10) ... Contributed to a Bluejay 4x400 relay 2nd place finish at the USD Alumni Track & Field meet (1/26) ... Ran a team-best 800 meters at the USD Early Bird (4/5) with a time of 1:52.56, which was good for 2nd place and another team/season-best time of 1:52.53 at the KT Woodman Classic (4/12) that was placed 3rd ... Wrapped up the track & field season with a 15th place finish in the 800 meters at the BIG EAST Championships (5/9).   2022 - Competed in four races during his freshman campaign ... Took 121st place in Bluejay debut at Augustana Twilight Meet in a time of 21:24.25 (9/2) ... Placed 61st at BIG EAST Championships, team's No. 6 finisher as he placed in 26:14 (10/29) ... Took 134th place at Woody Greeno/Dirksen Invitational on Sept. 17th in a time of 27:07.5 while also featured in a picture that went on to be NCAA's Photo of the Week.
Brian Hiltebrand
Glenbrook South High School
Glenview, Illinois
Parents/Family: Erin & Greg Hiltebrand (Parents)/ Kathleen & James Hiltebrand (Siblings)
Major: Business
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I first stepped foot on campus.
High School Athletic Accolades:
3x All-State Track,
5x All-Conference Cross Country/Track,
Broke 13 School Records Across Cross Country & Track,
Cross Country & Track Captain,
2x Team MVP Cross Country
Interesting Fact About You: I play keyboard in a country band called “The Country Crusaders”.
Running Superstition: I have worn the same headband in every race for the past three years.
Favorite Running Spot: My high school track.
If you could go on a run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: I would run with Steve Prefontaine, Luke Skywalker, & Jordan Spieth.
When I am not running, I am: Hanging out/playing sports with friends and family.
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Food: Culver’s Cheeseburger
High School Academic Accolades:
Norman E. Watson Leadership Award Winner,
Outstanding Achievement in Business Award Winner,
Senior Class Vice President
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