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Solon Runner Therese Haiss Gives Verbal Commitment to Oregon
Therese Haiss, a standout long distance runner for the Comets, told the Plain Dealer she plans to run for the Oregon Ducks next fall.
Solon Comet standout runner Therese Haiss has commited to run at the University of Oregon, reports the Plain Dealer.
Haiss told the newspaper she picked the Ducks over Penn State, saying she did not want to pass up the opportunity to head to the West Coast.
During her time at Solon High, Haiss was a star on the cross country and track teams. She won the state title in the 800 meters and runner-up in the mile.
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Haiss told the newspaper she will concentrate on track and field at college, but may try cross country as an upperclassman.
She placed ninth in the state cross country this year.
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