CLARKSVILLE
- Austin Peay State University women's track and field team has added to
its 2012-13 recruiting class in signing local standout Kymmalette Ross to a
National Letter of Intent, announced Tuesday.
For the Lady Govs, Ross will compete as a
sprinter in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dash. She also will be looked to
provide depth in the sprint relays and the high jump. Her versatility and
athletic pedigree are two of the reason she is thought to be a good fit at
Austin Peay.
"She's very young to the sport and already
has some impressive times," assistant coach Valerie Brown said. "She has a
strong desire and passion. People like her will be successful and we look
forward to having her here."
A two-sport athlete at Clarksville's
Northwest High School, Ross lettered in both basketball and track. She was a three-time
all-district pick as a forward for the Vikings basketball team. In track, she
finished 13th at the 2011 state championships in the high jump and
sixth in the 200-meters.
Most recently, Ross won the 200- and
400-meter races at the APSU High School Classic. She is currently ranked in the
state's top 10 in the 400-meters (1st 56.70), the 200-meters (6th/25.66)
and the 100-meters (7th/12.38).
Ross is the fourth signee for Austin Peay
track and field, joining Keana Gray, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Breigh Jones, of
Memphis; and Tiffany Toler, of Winchester, Ky.
-AP-
