2025 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
Prep Career
Akers was a two-year letterwinner in both cross country and track and field at Branson High School under head coaches Furkcamp and Blackwell, respectively. During his career, he recorded impressive personal bests, including 2:09.98 in the 800 meters during his junior year, and 4:48.93 in the 1,600 meters as a senior. On the track, Akers ran the 2,000-meter steeplechase in 7:09.68 and the 3,200 meters in 10:48.06, both in his senior year. In cross country, Akers posted a 5,000-meter best of 17:26 at the district meet in his final season.
Personal
Justin is the son of Geoff and Karey Akers and hopes to major in mechanical engineering.
