6. Stephen Kielhofner - Springfield Catholic, SR
Season Best - 15:45.00, Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival (9/30)
Personal Best - 15:22.59, Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival (10/1/16)
Best Finish - 1st, Class 3 District 6 (10/28) -- 16:17.70
Worst Finish - 16th, Class 3 State Championships (11/4) -- 16:57.87
Accolades - Class 3 All-State (16th), Class 3 District 6 Champion, Nixa XC Invitational Champion
Season Review: Kielhofner was the clear #1 heading into 2017, but was knocked down by two separate foot injuries in both feet. Nevertheless, Kielhofner was able to run 15:45 at Chile Pepper and win District 6 in 16:17. His 2017 season was not his best, but he was still one of the top racers in the state and took 16th in Class 3, which shows just how talented the Springfield Catholic senior/SLU commit is. Look for him to bounce back on the track this spring.