SHELBI RODGERS
Junior • 5-5
Batavia, Ill. • Batavia H.S.
Sophomore (2010): Competed in all five races for the Red Devils in her second collegiate season ... Completed her first career 2-mile race in 16:36 at the Illinois Wesleyan Titan Opener on Sept. 1, earning a 23rd place finish ... Her 5K time of 28:21 at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships on Sept. 17 at Weibring Golf Course was her fastest of the season ... Finished the season strong, running the fastest 6K time of her career in 31:30 to place 53rd at the SLIAC Championship at Hillsboro Country Club on Oct. 30.
Freshman (2009): Ran her first collegiate 5K in a time of 28:02 at the Illinois Intercollegiate Meet on Sept. 18, a career-best 5K time ... Finished in 67th place with a 6K time of 34:05 at the Illinois College Invitational on Oct. 17 ... Placed 49th at the SLIAC Championships on Oct. 31. High School: Helped the Bulldogs to a regional appearance in 2007.
Personal: The daughter of Jim Rodgers, Shelbi was born June 12, 1991 in Park Ridge, Ill. ... Has two brothers, Josh (23) and Zach (14) ... Also a member of the Eureka track & field team ... Majoring in English/creative writing.
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