Star Student Athlete: Plainfield South Cross Country Runner

PLAINFIELD, IL — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Kathy Scent who nominated her nephew, BJ, of Plainfield.

Star student athlete’s name

BJ

Star student athlete’s home state

Illinois

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Plainfield

How do you know the star student athlete?

We are his Aunt and Uncle

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Cross Country

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

BJ has many goals in his young life and just achieved one with the Plainfield South Cross County team placing first at the Illinois High School Association State Cross County championship Nov. 5 in Peoria. BJ came in 22nd out of 235. His future plans are to attend a prestigious school to become a lawyer. He comes from a family of his parents being a teacher and school principal and three other brothers and two labrador fur babies. He chooses to spend his time with family and friends. BJ holds high honors in his grades. We can’t wait to see this young man continue to achieve more goals. Truly a sweet and responsible kid.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

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Keep up the great work, BJ!

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