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2013 Cross Country Signed Recruits
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Michael Carson South Sioux City, Neb. South Sioux City High School Major: Computer and Network Security Parents: Tom and Tammy Carson |
Honors Four straight Nebraska State Cross Country qualifier Finished 25th overall at the 2012 Class 'B' Nebraska Cross Country Championships Honor Roll Student Also lettered in swimming and track Nebraska Believers and Achievers award Top 5 percent in class Best Times: 17:21 - 5000-meter run 4:45 - 1600-meter run 10:24 - 3200-meter run |
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Caleb Hemphill Mediapolis, Iowa Mediapolis High School Major: Undecided Parents: Steven and Wilma Hemphill |
Honors Four-year letter winner in cross country and track & field Eagle Scout Honor Roll Best Times: 4:57 - 1600-meter run 10:54 - 3200-meter run |
2012 Cross Country Signed Recruits
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Anastasia Asimakopoulos Phoenix, Ariz. Moon Valley High School Major: Undecided Parent: Charles Scott Gentles |
Best time: 3200-meter run (13 minutes and 5 seconds) |
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Tara Ronke Tyndall, S.D. Bon Homme High School Major: Undecided Parents: Warren and Lisa Ronke |
Best times: 800-meter run (2 minutes and 23 seconds); 1600-meter run (5:29) |
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Kayla Sveen Janesville, Minn. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School Major: Undecided Parents: Merle and Karla Sveen |
Best times: 400-meter dash (62.5 seconds); 800-meter run (2:27) |
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Taylor Hauge Volga, S.D. Sioux Valley High School Major: English Education Parents: Jon and Pam Hauge |
Honors: Two-time All-State cross country (2010 and 2011); three-time All-State track (2010, 2011 and 2012); 2012 South Dakota Class 'A' 3200-meter relay runner-ups Best times: 800-meter run (2 minutes and 6 seconds); 1600-meter run (4:47); 3200-meter run (10:15) |
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Steve Selchert Harrisburg, S.D. Harrisburg High School Major: Elementary Education Parent: Jon Selchert |
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Jared Sutton Flandreau, S.D. Flandreau High School Major: Business Education Parents: Charles and Valerie Sutton |
Honors: Four-time South Dakota Class 'A' State cross country qualifier; 11th place in South Dakota Class 'A' State cross country meet in 2011 |
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Jared Truman Beresford, S.D. Beresford High School Major: Video Game Design Parents: Jim and Deb Truman |
Best times: 200-meter dash (23.00 seconds); 400-meter dash (52.80 seconds) |
2011 Cross Country Signed Recruits
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Jacob Cassutt Ramona, S.D. Oldham-Ramona High School Major: Undecided Parents:Tom and Deb Cassutt |
Cross Country/Track Cassutt competed for Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Raider cross country and track programs. He placed 22nd in the State 'B' Cross Country meet in his senior year with a time of 18 minutes and 20.76 seconds. Cassutt placed in three different events at 2011 State 'B' Track meet. He placed second in the 800-meter run (2:03.19) and sixth place in both one-mile run (4:40.37) and 3200-meter run (10:26.87). |
2010 Cross Country Signed Recruits
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Kace Groff Sheldon, Iowa Sheldon High School Major: Exercise Science Event Area: Distance |
Cross Country Kace, a graduate from Sheldon High School was a multi-sport athlete in track, baseball, cross-country and basketball. He was a 4 time cross country all-conference runner as well as a state qualifier finishing in 22nd at the state cross country meet. Kace was also a 4 time all-conference runner in track. 3 times in the 3200 and once in the 1600. He also received all-conference 1 time in baseball and basketball. |
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Nicole Jurrens Avon, SD Avon High School Major: Graphic Design Event Area: Sprints/Distance |
Cross Country Nicole, a graduate from Avon High School was a varsity letter winner for both cross country and track. She was named most improved in cross country. On the track Nicole ran personal bests of 30.14 in the 200 at the region meet her senior year and 70.24 her junior year. |
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Amber Wiebenga Avon, SD Avon High School Major: Unspecified Event Area: Distance |
Cross Country Amber, a graduate of Avon High School was a multiple varsity award winner in cross country, track, volleyball and cheer-leading. She finished 35th at the state cross country meet finishing in a time of 17:51 in the 4k. |
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