Keith Leads IHCC at Dutch Invitational

Pella, IA -- Taking advantage of what her coach calls "a good summer running program," Indian Hills freshman Sarah Keith led the IHCC women's cross country team in Saturday's Dutch Invitational hosted by Central College.

Keith, from Ottumwa, ran the 6K course in 28:39 and finished in 36th place in the meet that was run at the A.N. Kuyper Athletics Complex.

Indian Hills had two other runners take part in the invitational, sophomore Addison Kepner from Centerville, who ran 29:11, good for 42nd place, and freshman Sage Richmond from Fairfield, who finished in 30:06 and 48th place.

Streeby said, "This was our first meet to compete at the 6K distance. Getting in good training has been a little more difficult because of the high temps, but we have not missed a day of training. We have had to shorten some workouts and find shade where possible and have fluids available."

The times early in the season have reflected the reduced training, according to the IHCC coach. "Our times can only get better as the season progresses," said Streeby. "We have eight weeks left in the season to work into faster times. But all teams in Iowa are facing this same situation. The runners with the best summer program are going to have a big advantage right now."

Indian Hills will take part in the Les Duke Invitational in Grinnell this Saturday.