ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lauren Bernhardt

Providence Grove, cross country

She’ll be in the Class 2A state meet for the second year in a row after a strong showing in last week’s Midwest Regional.

Bernhardt, a sophomore, had a strong month, winning the Piedmont Athletic Conference championship and then placing seventh in the Midwest Regional.

Last year, she placed 27th in the state meet among 132 entrants.

Bernhardt was a standout last spring in track and field and a member of the All-PAC team.

By Randolph Record