In HS
A graduate of Emporia High School, Hastert was a 2-time all-state runner for the Spartans. Along with track, Hastert was on the 1st team all-league for football and was all-state in football for the Spartans as well. During his high school years, Hastert was awarded KVOE Athlete of the Year.

At ESU
2018: Brent enters his Freshman year as a running hornet where he will experience Cross Country for the first time in his career. During the winter and spring, Hastert will look to improve on his personal best of 2:00 in the 800m on the golden oval.
2020: Hastert's season was canceled due to COVID-19.

Personal
Born December 28, 1999...son of Karen and Brad...has one older sibling (21)...majoring in accounting.