By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – With all the school options over multiple sports that Hays High senior Keith Dryden had to choose from, he made his decision to run track for the Fort Hays State University Tigers. Monday at Hays High, he signed is national letter of intent to make it official.

Keith Dryden

 

The multi-sport athlete was a receiver and defensive back in football, starting guard in basketball and this spring is excelling in sprinting events for coach Randall Rath’s Indians. Rath believes despite having the top 4A times in the 100 meters and 400 meters and being one of the four legs on the 4×100 meter relay, the 200 meters might be his best event. It is a race that he hasn’t run much yet this season, but will start doing so in meets starting this week.

Coach Randall Rath

 

Dryden stated two big reasons for his choosing FHSU. The first reason is the love that he has for his family. Dryden’s older sister Ashli competed for the Tiger’s track team, with Keith saying he has always looked up to his sister and watching her compete for FHSU helped sway his decision. The second reason allowed him to stay in the city of Hays, a place that he likes and wanted to remain so he could be close to his family.

Dryden has run some of the top times in the state this season with a 100 meters time of 10.49 seconds, 22.23 seconds in the 200 meters and 50.89 seconds in the 400 meters.