Kate Keller closed out her stellar high school track and cross country career with a trip to the medal podium at Thursday’s Class 1A State Track and Field Meet at the University of Kentucky.
Keller, who plans to run distance at Kentucky Wesleyan, finished fifth in the 1600-meter run in a school-record time of 5:27.91.
She also established a school record in the 800-meter run, becoming the first Crittenden County girls’ runner to drop below 2:30 with a time of 2:29.77. Her finish was good for ninth place in the race.
Her trip to the state meet culminated a week that saw her named the Midway University/KHSAA Girls’ Track and Field Student-Athlete of the Year.
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Congratulations Kate on a magnificent high school training and performance program in Track and Field! Words do not do justice to how hard you have worked, what you have accomplished, and the records you have broken! What huge accomplishments you have made. You are a talented, brilliant athlete, and I am so happy to be a part of your support team to pray for you and encourage you in any way I can. I love you very much, my Sweet Niece and Midway/KHSAA Girls’ Track and Field Student of the Year!