Clayton Kirkus

Clayton Kirkus
Clayton Kirkus
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    White House, Tenn.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Hendersonville HS
Bio

High School: Letterwinner in cross country and track and field at Hendersonville High School... 1,600-meter District Champion... named to All-Midstate First Team as a senior... holds personal-bests of 16:15 in the 5K, 9:39 in the two-mile, and 4:43 in the 1,600m.

Personal: Son of Troup Kirkus and Jessica Washington... full name is Clayton Warren Kirkus.

News mentions
Golden Eagles conclude 2021 cross country seasons at NCAA South Regional Championships
Golden Eagles conclude 2021 cross country seasons at NCAA South Regional Championships

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams wrapped up the 2021 campaign Friday morning, competing at the NCAA South Regional Championships at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala.

Golden Eagle cross country programs deliver historic performances at OVC Championships
Golden Eagle cross country programs deliver historic performances at OVC Championships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was a historic showing in Nashville for the Tennessee Tech cross country teams Saturday morning, as the Golden Eagles produced a pair of top-three showings at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships.

Golden Eagles geared up for OVC Championships Saturday morning
Golden Eagles geared up for OVC Championships Saturday morning

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will make the trip down I-40 for the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Saturday morning at Vaughn’s Creek Cross Country Course at Percy Warner Park in Nashville.

Tech women claim title, men finish second at Golden Eagle Invitational
Tech women claim title, men finish second at Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a highly successful day for the Tennessee Tech men’s and women’s cross country programs Friday afternoon, wrapping up the regular season portion of the schedule by hosting the Golden Eagle Invitational at the Putnam County Sports Complex.

Tech cross country teams deliver strong results at Live in Lou Classic
Tech cross country teams deliver strong results at Live in Lou Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech men's and women's cross country teams delivered a slew of strong showings at the Live in Lou Cross Country Classic Saturday morning, wrapping up the third event of the season for both programs.

Golden Eagle cross country teams both finish seventh at Commodore Classic
Golden Eagle cross country teams both finish seventh at Commodore Classic

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's and women's cross country teams wrapped up action at the Commodore Classic Friday morning, completing the second event of the season for both programs.

Golden Eagles start season strong at Covered Bridge Open
Golden Eagles start season strong at Covered Bridge Open

BOONE, N.C. – With the first meet in the books, the Tennessee Tech cross country teams had strong performances to open the year at Appalachian State’s Covered Bridge Open on Friday. “I was really impressed with both teams today in the approach to their race,” said Tech cross country head coach Peter Dalton. “We ran as a pack and it’s going to be exciting to see the success as we develop through the season. There’s much more to come from the squads.”

Tech cross country teams kick off 2021 campaign at Covered Bridge Open
Tech cross country teams kick off 2021 campaign at Covered Bridge Open

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams kick off their 2021 campaigns Friday afternoon at the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, N.C. Hosted by App State, the event will take place at Don Kennedy Trails at State Farm.