COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) – Competing in track and cross country runs in the family for Columbia City senior Kenya Leitch.
Both of Leitch’s parents were accomplished distance runners in high school, with both of them also competing in college. Kenya’s father, Khelli, currently serves as Columbia City’s athletic director. Khelli noticed his oldest child pursue a career in running track and cross country since middle school.
Leitch is one of the most decorated runners in recent memory at Columbia City. Last season as a junior, the distance runner finished as state runner-up in the 3200-meter run while also helping Columbia City’s 4-by-800-meter relay team finish third at the State Finals. Back in the winter, Leitch won a state title at the Hoosier State Relays in the 3200-meter run, finishing with a time of 10:24.00…