Four North Runners Named to All-State List

The Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) recently named four Columbus North women to their Class 4A Honorable Mention All-State team.  They were recognized based upon their finishes at the IHSAA State Finals on November 2nd at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute. 

Those recognized as Honorable Mention All-State include senior Olivia Morlok, freshman Brianna Newell, freshman Lily Baker, and junior Mackenzie Barnett.  The Columbus North girls equaled state champion Carroll Fort Wayne and third place Carmel for the most runners placed on the All-State list with four each.  The North girls won the Brown County Semi-State were 5th place and earned a spot on the podium this season, accomplishing both achievements for the first time since 2015.

Left to Right: Morlok (950), Kerber (947), Barnett, Newell (952), & Baker (943) run as a pack at the Brown County Sectional.