Minnesota Harrier Signs with Jackets (May 24, 2005)

BILLINGS, MT – Montana State-Billings cross-country coach Dave Coppock announced Wednesday that Cierra Dornfeld of Woodbury, Minn., has signed a national letter of intent to run for the Yellowjackets.  She will graduate in June from Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights, MN.  Dornfeld was born in Bozeman, Mont., and her father grew up in Billings.  Her uncle, Drake Dornfeld, ran for the University of Montana in the 1970s.

At Stillwater Area HS, Dornfeld lettered four years in cross-country, two years in track, and one year in Nordic skiing.  As a senior she ran a 15:51 the 2.5 mile Suburban East Conference meet and earned honorable mention all-conference honors.  She finished the same race in 15:42 as a junior. 

“I think Cierra will be a great fit for our cross country program,” said Coppock.  “She comes from a very strong high school team in the Twin Cities area and her greatest strengths will probably be on the more hilly and difficult courses.  She also has a Nordic skiing background which translates over pretty well to cross country running.  She’s very active, positive, has a very good grade point, and will be a great addition to our women’s team."