Clare Kreger ran cross country and was a member of the track and field program during his four year Scots career. The standout distance runner was a three time All-MIAA honoree in an era where only five runners per season were recognized.
During this era, the NCAA also featured just two divisions in cross country, college and university. This saw Kreger competing with the likes of Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Eastern Illinois and a number of state schools from California and New York.
In his freshman year, Kreger placed seventh in the MIAA cross country meet, notching a 194th place finish at the NCAAs. In track and field, he placed second in the MIAA in the two-mile, claiming podium honors for the first time in his career.
As a sophomore, Kreger picked up his first top three MIAA cross country finish, earning third place at the league meet. He also made a massive jump to finish 55th at nationals, running nearly 90 seconds faster than the previous year. In track and field, he placed fourth in the MIAA in the two-mile.
Kreger’s junior season saw him place inside the top five in cross country for the second straight season at fifth place. At the NAIA District State Meet he placed fifth to earn All-NAIA honors, and at the NCAAs he finished 88th. In track and field competition he landed back at second in the two-mile at MIAAs, also finishing second in the NAIA District Meet to earn All-NAIA honors.
As a senior, Kreger had his most dominiant season yet, going undefeated in MIAA competition, and becoming an MIAA champion in cross country, also being named league MVP. He placed fourth at the NAIA District Meet, and 120th at nationals. In track and field, he placed second in the two-mile.
