The senior from Derby high school Lucas Kreutzer is running his last season of cross country as a Panther. In addition to cross country, Kreutzer runs track in the spring season as well.
This year, Kreutzer has set some big goals for the season. Kreutzer individually and as a team would like to win the league and make it to the state tournament. State this year for 6A will be held in Lawrence on November 2nd.
As the season rolls on, Kreutzer has enjoyed spending time with teammates and wants to continue the season enjoying teammates. Kreutzer has always enjoyed competing at the meets. This year Kreutzer would like to leave it all on the course not just for him, but for his teammates.
Leading into the season, Kreutzer has worked on increasing miles. Kreutzer was running around 35 miles a week, but building into the season, Kreutzer increased to 55 miles a week to prepare for the season. With all the extra miles, Kreutzer hopes to beat last year’s season placing at league 8th place. As a team, Derby placed 3rd at the league meet last season, something Kreutzer and the team are proud of.
Kreutzer obviously has a love for running since track and cross country are both sports Kreutzer participates in. During the winter season, Kreutzer also participates in swim. Outside of the school Kreutzer is actively involved in church youth groups.
Although currently undecided of which college to attend, Kreutzer is interested in running cross country at the collegiate level. Kreutzer would like to pursue a degree in sports management at a university.
