Ellie Ovokaitys recently signed a letter of intent to run for Cornerstone University. She is shown here with her parents.

On Wednesday, May 4, senior Red Hawk runner Ellie Ovokaitys, the daughter of Tom and Donna Ovokaitys, signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her running career at Cornerstone University. Ellie will run both cross country and track, and has run cross country and track all four years of high school.

“Ellie was a leader on her team and finished her cross country season at the MHSAA Cross Country State Finals, which she ran the last three years,” said Varsity Coach Marie Covey. “Ellie also ran at the MHSAA Track and Field State Finals.”

“Ellie has been an essential part of the success of the girls cross country program during her four years running,” said Middle School Coach Julie Weiler. “Ellie has helped the team make it to state as well as this fall qualifying individually. She has been all conference in cross country as well. Ellie is one of the leading distance runners in track and is always willing to run in events where needed.”

We wish Ellie the best as she continues her journey as a Golden Eagle.