Bio

General: Enters his junior season with the Tigers … made continuous gains as a sophomore.

Sophomore (2016): Tallied two top-30 finishes over his second season with the Tigers … finished the GPAC Cross Country Championships in 28:34.6 and a 68^th-place finish.

Freshman (2015): Made major strides in his freshman season … finished in 43^rd place at the Dean White Invitational … completed the 8k course at the Briar Cliff Invitational in 28:44.72 … had an 89^th-place finish at the Mount Marty Invitational with a time of 29:08.71 … wrapped up the season with a 72^nd placing at the GPAC Cross Country Championships in a time of 28:52.44.

High School: Ran cross-country and track for the Raiders … had a time of 17:21 for his best cross-country mark in a 5K race … finished with a personal best of 10:57 in the 3,200-meter run … a best of 4:57 for the 1,600-meter run … 2:16 was his best mark for an 800-meter run … was part of the Stevens state-championship track team for two years … received the honor of Academic All-State.

Personal: Born on May 30, 1996 … son of Mike and Trish Blank ... is a double major in christian leadership and non-profit administration.

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Riddles Jewelry

202 Disk Drive, Rapid City, S.D. 57701/ 2100 Highland Way, Mitchell, S.D.

Contact: Mike Blank

605-341-2055/605-996-6025

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