St. Scholastica Adds Four Local Track & Field Athletes

Aug 9

Northland Sports Online

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Scholastica Head Men’s and Women’s Track & Field coach Kirk Nauman has announced that four local athletes intend on competing for the Saints this upcoming year.

Women:

– Five-Year Varsity Track & Field Athlete

– Member of 2011 True Team State Championship Team

– Five-Time All-State Track & Field Selection

– Eight-Time State Qualifier

– 10-Time Section Champion

– 10-Time Sub-Section Champion

– Member of Polar League Championship Team all five years

– Seven-Time Polar League Event Champion

– Seven-Time All Polar League Selection

– School Records in Two Events

– Polar League All-Academic Selection Five Years

– All-State Academic Selection

– Member of National Honor Society

” Kelsey brings a wealth of success both individually and as a member of relay teams at Esko. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to qualify all five years of her MSHSL track & field career. We look for that to continue in college while focusing in the 400 meters and relays.” Stated Nauman

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Men:

– Four-Year Varsity Track & Field Athlete

– Team Captain

– Three-Time All-State Selection

– Six-Time State Qualifier

– Multiple Time Sub-Section and Section Champion

– Multiple Time Polar League Champion

– Multiple Time All-Polar League Selection

– Most Dedicated

– Rookie of the Year

– Agate Award Winner

– Tri-Letter Winner

– Alseth Award Recipient

– National Honor Society Member

“Alex had a stellar senior year at Two Harbors that culminated in qualifying for the state meet in three events, including placing fourth in the long jump. We look for Alex to continue his success at the college level.” Nauman added.

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Matt Kero – Duluth, Minn. / Denfeld and Central High Schools

– Five-Year Varsity Cross Country / Track & Field Athlete

– Two-Time State Qualifier in Track & Field

– Three-Time State Qualifier in Cross Country

– Six-Time Section Finalist in Track & Field

– Five-Time Lake Superior Conference Champion in Track & Field

– Eight-Time All-Lake Superior Conference Selection in Track & Field

– Central Denfeld Track & Field Conference Champions 2011

– Outstanding Academic Achievement Winner

– Rookie of the Year

– Most Improved

– Most Dedicated

“Matt is a hardworking and talented runner. He is very diligent in his training and this has allowed him have a large amount of success in both cross country and track & field. We see Matt competing in the 800 meters and mile here at St. Scholastica.” Commented Nauman

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Steven Perry – Poplar, Wis. / Northwestern High School / Minnesota, Crookston

– Two-Year Varsity Track & Field Athlete

– State Qualifier

– Six-Time Sectional Qualifier

– School Record in the 4×200 meters

– Honor Roll Student

– Academic Letter Recipient

“Steven has been away from track & field for a year when he played football at Minnesota, Crookston. He is a good athlete and we are hoping to develop into a quality collegiate sprinter.” Stated Nauman