Monte Kester competes for state medal in IHSAA cross country series

Monte Kester, a junior at Edgewood, is poised to make a significant impact as the IHSAA cross country state series begins on Saturday. Kester has demonstrated substantial improvement, recording a personal best of 9:35 in the 3,200 meters during indoor track season and a mile time of 4:31 in outdoor competitions. His recent performance at the Western Indiana Conference Championships saw him finish just four seconds shy of a course record. Edgewood coach Ben Francke noted Kester’s work ethic and consistent training as key factors in his ascent in the rankings. Kester aims to advance through sectionals and possibly break into the top 25 at regionals.

• 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Edgewood XC's Monte Kester starting to stack up against the state's best