Josh Horrell, a senior at Leopold High School, signed a National Letter of Intent earlier this month with Mineral Area College for Cross Country and Track starting the Fall 2025.
"Josh has run cross country for Leopold since the seventh grade," said Julia Horrell, his mother. "He had a great final high school season, making All-Conference, All-District and Academic All-State and he is definitely looking forward to running at the college level next fall."
His top performance this past fall was 16th place in districts, crossing the finish line in 18:45. Later, he competed at the state competition.
Horrell was a four-year participant in cross country with Leopold.
"I like that the competition has gotten stronger and I enjoyed being able to hang out with friends," Horrell said.
In addition to cross country, he also plays basketball and baseball for the Wildcats.
Basketball is in full swing now, as Leopold hosted its first home game Dec. 11 and also was at home Dec. 16.
Horrell is optimistic about spring baseball, too.
"I'm hoping our baseball team can win another district," he said.
Horrell plans to major in business while at MAC. The cross country coach for the Cardinals is Steven Davis.
"I've always been a people person, and business felt like a good fit," he said.