June 6, 2008

Women’s Track Adds One for 2008-09 

BILLINGS, Mont. – Montana State Billings head women’s track and field coach, David Coppock, announced the signing of Justine Simons to a national letter of intent for the fall. 

“Justine is one of the best sprinters in the State, in all classes, and we're very fortunate to have her join our track and field program,” Coppock said.  “She'll have an immediate impact on our team and will certainly be a conference championship contender next season.  She has a good range from the 100 to 400 meters and will really help us in a lot of areas.  She's a top-notch student as well, and I'm really looking forward to working with her.

Simons, a native of Laurel, Mont., ran track and played volleyball at Laurel High School where she lettered four years in track and volleyball.  Simons was named Most Outstanding Sprinter for four years and was a state A finisher since 2006.  In addition, this year she finished second in the 100 and 200 meters and had a third place finish in the 400 in Class A.