NLI: Manny Phelps (MXC)

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—The Governors State men's cross country program has signed high school senior Manny Phelps to a National Letter of Intent for the 2022 season.

A closer look at Phelps:

Date Signed: January 27, 2022
Hometown: Richton Park, Illinois
Parents: Lee and Johnathan Phelps
High School: Rich Township High School (2022)
Honors: Two-time all-conference selection in cross country; conference track champion in the mile
Reason for choosing GSU: "It is a school that is close by and affordable. I am extremely excited to be continuing my running career with Coach Niendorf, who is my high school history teacher and coach."

Head Coach John Niendorf:
Manny is an incredibly hard worker, a good student and really solid person. He runs year round and will take his college career seriously."