Yahya Iman Ranked #7
10-01-2002
-Drew Geraets @ [email protected]
� Individuals:
1. Garrett Heath, Winona;
2. Forrest Tahdooahnippah, Mpls. Southwest;
3. David Van Orsdel, Hopkins;
4. Jake Watson, Stillwater;
5. Collin Bushman, Stillwater;
6. Mike Krisch, Hopkins;
7. Yahya Iman, Marshall;
8. Seijen Takamura, Mankato West;
9. Casey Ide, Red Wing;
10. Dave Borner, Park of Cottage Grove;
11. Brian King, Holy Angels;
12. Wolive Bekelcha, Mpls. South
-Minnesota State Coaches Association Poll
Super sophomore Yahya Iman secured the 12th fastest 5000m time this season for AA (16:02.9) to place 6th at the 2002 Roy Griak Invitational. Iman's performance also earned him recognition as the #7 individual runner in the state by the 10-01-2002 Minnesota Coaches Association Poll. He had been considered for individual ranking the past two weeks.
Iman lead a youthful tiger team to 4th place at their first-ever appearance at the 2002 Roy Griak Invitational, one of the most competitive regular season meets. The tigers supporting cast includes the explosive eight-grader Abdillahi Awali, freshman sensation Jon Tauer, super sophs Akey Jumale and Tom Allen, and seasoned juniors Salah Mohamed and Bart Johnson.