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DSU track & field/cross country teams receive fourteen commitments
June 8, 2012
MADISON, S.D. - Dakota State University track & field and cross country coaches Buzz Stevenson and Anthony Drealan announced Friday the commitment of fourteen student-athletes for the 2012-13 season.
Seven of the fourteen student-athletes will join both DSU cross country and track & field teams next season. The following recruits are:
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Name: D'Artist Williams High School: Madison High School Hometown: Madison, S.D. Parent: Angela Williams Major: Physical Education Events: Sprints Honors: 1st place in 4 x 200-meter relay, 2nd place in 100-meter dash and 4 x 100-meter relay, and 2nd in 200-meter dash at state track meet. Best times: 100-meter dash (10.60 seconds); 200-meter dash (22.10 seconds). |
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Name: Jared Truman High School: Beresford High School Hometown: Beresford, S.D. Parents: Jim and Deb Truman Major: Video Game Design Events: Cross Country and Mid-Distance Best times: 200-meter dash (23.00 seconds); 400-meter dash (52.80 seconds). |
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Name: Taylor Hauge High School: Sioux Valley High School Hometown: Volga, S.D. Parents: Jon and Pam Hauge Major: English Education Events: Cross Country and Distance 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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Name: Jared Sutton High School: Flandreau High School Hometown: Flandreau, S.D. Parents: Charles and Valerie Sutton Major: Business Education Events: Cross Country and Distance 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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Name: Steve Selchert High School: Harrisburg High School Hometown: Harrisburg, S.D. Parent: Jon Selchert Major: Elementary Education Events: Cross Country and Distance Best times: 800-meter run (2 minute and 1 second); 1600-meter run (4:43). |
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Name: David Sotir High School: Plainfield Central High School Transfer: Saint Francis University (Ill.) Hometown: Plainfield, Ill. Parents: Robert and Carol Sotir Major: Video Game Design Events: High jump and hurdles |
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Name: Mark Moeller High School: Rosholt High School Hometown: Rosholt, S.D. Parent: Jonathan Moeller Major: Education Events: Sprints and jumps Honors: 2nd in 200-meter dash and long jump and 3rd in 400-meter dash at state track meet Best times/mark: 100-meter dash (11.10 seconds); 200-meter dash (22.40 seconds); 400-meter dash (50.88 seconds); long jump (21 feet and 1 inch). |
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Name: Seth Smith High School: Faith High School Hometown: Faith, S.D. Parent: Cathleen Smith Major: Undecided Events: Sprints and jumps |
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Name: Justin Templeton High School: Saint Mary's High School Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. Parents: Patrick and Lynette Templeton Major: Health Information Events: Hurdles Best times: 110-meter hurdles (15.42 seconds); 300-meter hurdles (40.34 seconds). |
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Name: Brandon Clark High School: Northland Pines High School Transfer: University of Wisconsin-Marathon County Hometown: Conover, Wis. Parents: Charles Clark and Kristie Barnekow Major: Finance Events: 200-meter and 400-meter dashes Honors: All-State in 4 x 200-meter and 4 x 400-meter relays Best times: 200-meter dash (22.90 seconds); 400-meter dash (51.00 seconds). |
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Name: Erika Bamsey High School: Howard High School Hometown: Howard, S.D. Parents: Jerry and Kim Bamsey Major: Undecided Events: Throws Honors: State qualifier in shot put (9th place) and discus Best marks: Shot put (36 feet and 1 inch) and discus (119 feet and 4 inches). |
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Name: Tara Ronke High School: Bon Homme High School Hometown: Tyndall, S.D. Parents: Warren and Lisa Ronke Major: Undecided Events: Cross Country and Distance Best times: 800-meter run (2 minutes and 23 seconds); 1600-meter run (5:29). |
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Name: Kayla Sveen High School: Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton High School Hometown: Janesville, Minn. Parents: Merle and Karla Sveen Major: Undecided Events: Cross Country and Mid-Distance Best times: 400-meter dash (62.5 seconds); 800-meter run (2:27). |
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Name: Anastasia Asimakopoulos High School: Moon Valley High School Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. Parent: Charles Scott Gentles Major: Undecided Events: Cross Country and Distance Best times: 3200-meter run (13 minutes and 5 seconds). |
Nick Huntimer, Dakota State University Sports Information Director
