Jeff was slowed by a knee injury late last season, but had a good freshman season. He served as the alternate runner for the regional race and should be battling for a top five spot this season. He’s one of two runners from Oregon on the team and coach Collins credits Dukleth for having one of the best attitudes on the team.

PERSONAL:  Born May 4, 1988 in Portland, Ore., to Jerry and Debbie Dukleth. He has one sister, Kelli. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in cross country, track and racquetball for four years and served as the co-captain of all three teams as a junior and a senior. Voted most improved cross country runner as a senior. Racquetball team competed at nationals twice, placing ninth in the team standings as a senior. 

FAVORITE MOVIES:  “Almost Famous” and “Top Gun” 

FAVORITE FOOD:  Waffles 

DREAM JOB:  Pilot 

NICKNAME:  Duke 

Why LCSC?:  Like location, class sizes, cross country program, and the cost of education at LCSC. 

MISCELLANEOUS: Stopped the Space Needle in Seattle from revolving when he got his foot caught between the bench and the wall.