POCATELLO — Two state champion athletes signed letters of intent to attend and play their sports for a pair of highly recognizable universities, in separate ceremonies Monday.

Highland’s Spencer Van Orden has been a dominant force in Idaho high school track and field for three years now, entering his senior year already in possession of multiple state titles and state records. Before ever lacing up his cleats for a meet this season, he has made massive news.

During a Monday ceremony inside the Highland library, Van Orden spoke to fellow students, teammates and loved ones. He came to the ceremony having whittled down his potential collegiate landing spots to three options — after accepting official visits to several major universities. The reigning East Idaho Sports Boys Track and Field A

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