TMP’s Heather Ruder signed a letter of intent with Kansas State University this afternoon to run track and cross country.

Ruder helped the lady Monarchs track and field team finish runners-up in class 3A the past two seasons and she is also the three-time defending champion in the 800 and 1600 meters runs. She was also the champion in the 3200 meters her freshman and sophomore seasons.

Ruder was also a standout cross county runner for the Monarchs, winning the 3A individual championship as a sophomore. She finished 2nd as a freshman and finished third her junior and senior season.