A recent Highland graduate came back to the region last week for a race. The University of Western Illinois Leathernecks’ cross country team came to Iowa City last Saturday for the eight kilometer (4.97 miles) Regional Preview Meet hosted by the University of Iowa.

Keiffer Sexton, a 2016 Highland graduate, was among the Leatherneck runners who competed in the meet. Sexton placed 23rd out of 25 runners, crossing the finish line in 28:16.5. His average mile time was 5:41.3. Western Illinois scored 76 points, placing them third out of three teams. How fast was first place?

Sexton and the Western Illinois cross country team will travel to Peoria for their final regular season meet on October 14, as the Leathernecks will run in the Bradley Classic.