Hillsboro, Kan. - Collegiate Academy of Colorado graduate Leah Blackburn (Littleton, Colo.) has signed a letter of intent to compete in both track and field and cross country next season for Tabor College.

Blackburn, a 5'2, distance runner, will be looked at to help provide depth in the long distance events next season for the Lady Jays track and field team.

She has also excelled in the classroom earning the Founders Award given out by the Collegiate Academy of Colorado.

"We are looking forward to working with Leah and continuing to help her develop her potential as a distance runner," said Head Women's Track and Field Coach Dave Kroeker.

Leah is the daughter of Marty and Darla Blackburn.