Bluffton senior Leslie Sprankles signed to continue her running and academic career with Indiana University Kokomo on Thursday morning at the Bluffton High School athletic office. Sprankles is a three-time semi-state qualifier in cross country and a two-time regional qualifier in track and field. A few weeks back at the sectional meet, Sprankles won both the 800 and 1,600 meter runs and set a school record in the 800 with a time of 2:21.81. Sprankles is pictured in the front between her parents Nicole and Jerry Sprankles. In the back row from left are Kokomo associate head coach Jordan Fivecoate, Bluffton athletic director Steve Thompson, Bluffton cross country coach Michael Vanderkolk, Bluffton girls’ track coach Tara Cocanower, Kokomo head coach Josh Colvin, and Bluffton High School principal Steve Baker. (Photo by Josh Burris)
