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Nick Kayl // Worthington, S.D. // Lennox HS
Nik Kayl is a hurdler and 400m runner out of Lennox High School. He is a 4-year letter winner for the Orioles under head coach Rich Luther. In his junior season, Kayl ran to personal best times in the 100m hurdles (15.1) and 300m hurdles (42.0) and a personal best split in the 4x400m relay (51.0). He is a four time state place winner in the 110m hurdles (6th & 8th), 300m hurdles (7th), and 4x400m relay (3rd). Kayl also participates in baseball, football, and basketball for the Orioles. He is the son of Chris and Teri Kayl.
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Jackson Goodell // Albert Lea, Minn. // Albert Lea HS
Jackson Goodell is a distance runner out of Albert Lea High School. He is a 5-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Tigers under head coach James Haney. Goodell has recorded personal best in cross country (5k - 16.04), 400m (51.3), 800m (2:01.00), and 1600m (4:27.00). Goodell was the Big 9 Conference Champion in cross country as a junior and was named the KAAL TV Athlete of the Week, KATE Radio Athlete of the Week (2014 & 2015). He is also a 3-time All-Conference honoree in cross country, 3-time State Qualifier in cross country and 3-time cross country team MVP. Goodell also participates in hockey and kneeboarding. He is the son of NSU track and field alumni David and Tami Goodell.
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Marcus Heggelund // Watertown, S.D. // Watertown HS
Marcus Heggelund is a thrower out of Watertown High School. He is a 2-year letter winner for the Arrows under head coach Gary Maxwell. He also placed eighth overall at the ESD Conference meet in the shot put. Heggelund also participates in basketball and football for Watertown High School. He is involved with FCA, the Boys and Girls Club Leadership Club and coaches' youth traveling basketball. Heggelund is the grandson of NSU alumni Gerald Schlekeway who participated in football and track and field. He is the son of Heath and Jennifer Heggelund.
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Bryce LeBlanc // Watertown, S.D. // Watertown HS
Bryce LeBlanc is a thrower out of Watertown High School. He is a 4-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Arrows. As a junior, LeBlanc threw to personal bests in the shot put (51 feet) and discus (145 feet). He earned the Watertown High School Rookie of the Year Award as a sophomore. LeBlanc is also a member of the Arrows football and basketball squads. He is the son of Doug and Jodi LeBlanc.
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Jared Dullum // Arthur, N.D. // Northern Cass HS
Jared Dullum is a sprinter/hurdler out of Northern Cass High School. He is a 4-year letter winner for the Jaguars under coaches Darin Eller and Don Hollister. Dullum is a Regional Champion of the 4x200 and 4x400 meter relays, as well as a fifth place regional finisher in the 110m hurdles. He is also a member of the school record holding 4x400m relay team. The Jaguars finished fifth overall at the 2015 North Dakota State Tournament. Off the field of competition, he has earned three Northern Cass Greatness Awards and is a member of the National Honor Society. Dullum also participates in football and cross country at Northern Cass High School. He is the son of Marlo and David Dullum.
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Jacob Lackas // Davis, S.D. // Lennox HS
Jacob Lackas is a hurdler out of Lennox High School. He is a 4-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Orioles under head coach Rich Luther. Lackas has tallied personal bests in the 100m hurdles (14.87) and 300m hurdles (42.5) as a junior. He is the 2015 Conference and Regional Champion in the 110m hurdles, 2015 Regional Champion in the 300m hurdles, 2015 Regional Champion in the 4x200m relay and a state place winner in the 100m hurdles. He was named the Lennox High School hurdler of the year in his junior season. Lackas is also a member of the Oriole football, basketball, and baseball teams. He is the son of Jake and Jackie Lackas.
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Matt Lepke // Mobridge, S.D. // Mobridge-Pollock HS
Matt Lepke is a jumper/thrower, primarily high jump and javelin, out of Mobridge-Pollock High School. He is a 4-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Tigers under head coach Martin Looyenga. Lepke won the Regional Championship and qualified for the South Dakota State Track meet in the high jump a season ago. Lepke also participates in football, basketball, soccer, and baseball for the Tigers. He is the son of Scott and Sarah Lepke.
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Madison Barnes // Jamestown, N.D. // Jamestown HS
Madison Barnes is a sprinter out of Jamestown High School. She is a 4-year letter winner for the Blue Jays under head coach Kenneth Gardner. A decorated track athlete for Jamestown, Barnes is the school record holder in the 200m run, indoor 4x200m relay, indoor 4x240m relay, outdoor 4x100m relay, outdoor 4x200m relay, and outdoor 4x400m relay. She was named the 2015 Jamestown High School Most Valuable Track Athlete. Barnes is also a 3-time state place winner in the 4x200m relay, 2-time state place winner in the 4x100m relay, and 3-time state place winner in the 4x400m relay. Barnes was also a 2-year member of the cross country team and in the National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Richard Barnes and Melissa Bossingham.
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Deveyonn Brown // Prior Lake, Minn. // Prior Lake HS
Deveyonn Brown is a hurdler out of Prior Lake High School. The Lakers placed sixth as a team in 2015 at the Minnesota State High School League meet. As a Junior, Brown was part of the True Team Section Team Championship, in which he placed second in the 110m hurdles. He also placed fifth as a junior at the Minnesota Section 3AA meet in both the 110m and 300m hurdles. His team also garnered runner-up status at the Section 3AA meet. Brown is also a MSHSL State football participant at Prior Lake. He is also a member of the summer USATF program. He is the brother of current NSU track and field athlete Deshonn Brown.
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Jake Fast Wolf // Red Shirt, S.D. // Red Cloud Indian HS
Jake Fast Wolf is a distance runner out of Red Cloud Indian High School. He is a 3-year letter winner for the Crusaders under head coach Russ Cournoyer. Fast Wolf is a 3-time state qualifier and state medal recipient in cross country. Fast Wolf is also a 3-year letter winner on the Crusaders basketball team. He is the son of Lance and Toni Fast Wolf.
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Kyra Gardner // Fargo, N.D. // Fargo South HS
Kyra Gardner is a 400-meter runner out of Fargo South High School. She is a 3-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Bruins under head cross country and track coaches Jason Sweir and Michael Merritt. Gardner was named the Fargo South Rookie of the year in track and field and cross country in 2014, and was also honored as the most improved athlete in 2015. She is a state participant in both track and field and cross country. Gardner will be a member of both the Wolves cross country and track and field teams. She is the daughter of Alana adn Eric Gardner.
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Asher Wahl // Sioux Falls, S.D. // West Central HS
Asher Wahl is a distance runner out of West Central High School in Hartford, S.D. He is a 3-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Trojans under head coach Rebecca Wahl. West Central High School won the 2015 South Dakota State Team Championship this past fall, with Wahl at the helm as captain. Wahl is a member of the state meet seventh place 4x800m relay. He was awarded Academic All-State and is a member of the West Central band and drumline. Wahl is the son of Steve and Rebecca Wahl and the brother of NSU student-athlete Hanna Wahl.
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Madison Leapaldt // Bend, Ore. // Mountain View HS
Madison Leapaldt is a distance runner out of Mountain View High School. She is a 4-year letter winner and senior team captain for the Cougars in cross country and track and field under head coaches Don Stearns, Andy Young, and Mike Condon. Leapaldt is an Honorable Mention All-State, Second Team All-State, and 2-time Third Team All-State participant in track and field. As a member of the cross country team, Leapaldt is a fourth place team finisher and 3-time second place team finisher at the Oregon State Meet. She is a 3-time Academic All-State honoree. Leapaldt is also a member of the Cougar swim team where she is a 4-year letter winner. She is the daughter of Paul and Stephanie Leapaldt.
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Trey Tiefenthaler // Brookings, S.D. // Brookings HS
Trey Tiefenthaler is a jumper out of Brookings High School. He is a 3-year letter winner for the Brookings Bobcats. As a sophomore, Tiefenthaler earned academic honors and his first varsity letter. A season ago he was named All-Conference and was awarded academic honors. Tiefenthaler is a 2015 state participant in the triple jump, high jump, and medley relay. Tiefenthaler is also a member of the Bobcat football, basketball, and baseball teams. He is the son of Ken and Deb Tiefenthaler.
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Brenton Hanisch // Crooks, S.D. // Tri-Valley HS
Brenton Hanisch is a sprinter out of Tri-Valley High School. He is a 4-year letter winner for the Mustangs under head coach Mark Acheson. Hanisch has already tallied personal records this season in the 100m and 200m dashes. He has also qualified for the South Dakota State High School meet in his respective events. Hanisch is also a member of the 2015 State Runner-up football team at Tri-Valley. He is the son of Pat and Jana Hanisch.
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