Hankes Joins Runners at Trinity  (2/6/07)
The cross country and track teams will benefit next season with the recent signing of Scott Hankes, a senior at H. L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois.  Hankes was a valuable asset to the Bulldogs' programs and will continue that success at Trinity. 

Hankes earned all-region and team MVP cross country honors this past season. His personal best times of include 16:38 in the three mile and 17:02 in the 5,000 meter. 

"As Scott's cross country coach, I am extremely proud of him for continuing his career at Trinity, " said Wendy Stambaugh, cross country coach at Richards. "I know that Trinity will only strengthen his talent as a distance runner. Scott is an exceptional athlete and will be a powerful asset to Trinity's cross country and track programs."

Hankes will join former teammate Joseph Lerner, who graduated from Richards in 2006 and is in his freshman year of competition on the cross country and track teams at Trinity. 

In addition to his cross country success Hankes has also contributed in track and field. He has participated in a number of events from the 400 meter to the 3,200 meter. He will join the field of middle distance to distance runners on the Trolls' track team next spring. 

"I am very happy that Scott has decided to attend Trinity next fall," said Trinity's cross country coach Bob Brickman. "He is a great fit for our team and for Trinity as a whole. Scott will immediately be a key contributor to both our cross country and track teams. He brings leadership and a desire to improve that is sure to influence his teammates in a positive way."

Hankes is the son of Gary and Carla Hankes of Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
 

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