Cade Pedersen (Lawton, Iowa) has signed a letter of intent to continue his track and field career at Northwestern College next year.

Pedersen is a 6'2" mid-distance runner who has competed three years heading into his final season for the Lawton-Bronson High School track and field team. Pedersen is a two-time state qualifier, finishing 12^th as a member of the 4x100 relay and 15^th in the sprint medley last spring. He earned all-conference honors two years (Soph., Jr.) and has personal bests of 23.5 in the 200m, 50.9 in the 400m and 2:05 in the 800m. Also a letter winner in football, cross country and basketball, Pedersen is a member of the honor roll and plans to major in secondary education at Northwestern. He is the son of Jesse and Tara.

"We are thrilled to have Cade join our men's track and field team," commented Northwestern Head Coach Scott Bahrke. "He is talented mid-distance runner who will add depth to our squad. Cade is a very driven young man and will be an outstanding teammate."