Ian Wiersma (Zeeland, Mich) has signed a letter of intent to continue his cross country and track and field careers at Northwestern College next year.

Wiersma is a 6'2" middle distance/distance runner who has competed a combined seven seasons for the Zeeland East High School cross country and track and field teams heading into his final track season this spring. Wiersma earned all-conference recognition two years and all-region honors as a senior in cross country. He has a personal best of 16:44 in the 5K. In track, Wiersma earned all-state honors and helped his team to the state championship as a junior. Also an all-conference selection in track, he has personal bests of 53 in the 400m, 2:01 in the 800m, 4:44 in the 1600m and 10:36 in the 3200m. A member of the National Honor Society, Wiersma plans to major in Spanish/English Translation and Interpretation at Northwestern. He is the son of Matt and Beth.

"We are happy that Ian has chosen to continue his education and running career at Northwestern," commented Northwestern head coach Scott Bahrke. "He will make a great addition to our men's cross country and track and field teams. Ian is a talented runner and a fierce competitor who also possesses great work ethic. I know he will push his teammates and make those around him better."