MITCHELL – Morgan Oedekoven and Abby Ferris, two former Pierre Governor track and field student-athletes, are among the recruiting class for Dakota Wesleyan University track and field.
Oedekoven was the Valedictorian of the Class of 2020 of T.F. Riggs High School, an “A” Honor Roll member and a member of the National Honor Society. Morgan recorded best times of 20:53 in the 5,000 meters and 5:53 in the mile.
Ferris had personal bests of 13 feet, 7 inches in the long jump; 4 feet, 10 inches in the high jump and 31 feet, 2 and ½ inches in the triple jump.
Also joining DWU is thrower Todd Obele Jr. from Selby Area. Obele recorded personal bests of 45 feet, 1 inch in the shot put and 155 feet, 2 inches in the discus. Obele also was an all-state football player.
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