Hometown track star named rookie of the year

A track and field star from Petersburg High School's graduating class of 2017, Izabelle Ith has continued to make her mark at the collegiate level.

This month Ith was honored by the New England Small College Athletic Conference for her achievements on the track, following the conference's championship meet on April 28.

Currently attending Williams College in Massachusetts, Ith was named a NESCAC Rookie Most Outstanding Performer. During last month's championship meet – her first – Ith won the long jump with a leap of 5.62m and placed third in the 100-meter hurdles, running a time of 14.56 seco...