2004 (Cross Country): Did not race for the Crusaders as a junior.

2003 (Cross Country): Raced twice for Valpo as a sophomore ... fastest 8K time of the year was 27:55 at the Notre Dame Invitational ... also ran at the Crusader Invitational.

2002 (Cross Country): Competed in five events for the Crusaders as a rookie ... ran a season's best 27:50 at the Wisconsin-Parkside Invitational ... finished 62nd at the Mid-Continent Conference Championships.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Saints ... finished 43rd in the Illinois State Championships ... a three-time All Upstate-8 Conference selection ... a two-time Most Valuable Runner ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: David is the son of Jorian and Margie Wheeler ... major is electrical engineering ... born April 13, 1984.