All-state cross country runner Megan O’Nell of Chippewa Hills has verbally committed to run cross and track for the University of Wisconsin.
O’Neil, also a standout distance runner in track for the Warriors, will be running track and cross for the Badgers.
O’Neil had been recruited by other schools including Central Michigan University, prior to making her decision to run at Wisconsin.
She was third at the Grand Rapids Cougar Invitational Sept. 21 in 19:11. She won the Michigan State Invitational Bronze Division in 18:10 on Sept. 14. She finished first in the Central State Activities Association jamboree at Lakeview in 19:45.97.
She was seventh in the Division 2 state finals last year in 18:14.2. She finished ninth in the 2011 finals in 18:29.2. As a freshman, O’Neil was third in 17:47.8.