Frontier Conference

Argos add another student-athlete to their cross-country and track program

Posted by Kevin Scott - Fri, Mar 14, 2008 - [ Cross Country ] - Viewed 141 times

GREAT FALLS, MT (Friday, March 14, 2008) — The University of Great Falls men’s cross-country and track team has announced the signing of a student-athlete from Lake Stevens, Washington to an NAIA/Frontier Conference Letter of Intent.

Daniel Lantz will be joining the University of Great Falls in the fall of 2008 from Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. During his senior year in 2007, he was the co-captain for the Viking cross-country team. Lantz is a three-time Washington State Cross-Country Championship qualifier and he was a 4A Wesco North District Qualifier in track for the 800 meters and the 1,600 meters during his junior and senior years.

Daniel’s personal records include running the 400 meters in a time of 53.0 seconds, the 1,600 meters in 4:27, and the 800 meters in 2:00. His 5K cross-country personal record is 16:52.

“I am really looking forward to competing and helping build the running program at UGF,” said Daniel Lantz, the newest member of the Argo cross-country and track team.

The Washington senior currently has a cumulative grade point average of 3.84 and he is a Purple and Gold Scholar Award winner. Although he is not positive on what he will major in at the University of Great Falls, he is interested in Math, Science and Computer Science. He is the son of Steve and Jenine Lantz.

"Daniel comes from a strong cross-country program under the coaching of Cliff Chaffee. We look forward to the work ethic, strong character, and tenacity Daniel will bring to our team. He’s not only a talented distance runner but an excellent student in the classroom," said UGF Cross Country and Track Coach Jim Brewer.

Lantz becomes the eleventh overall cross-country and track recruit to sign for the University of Great Falls since December.