Ellingson, a senior, won the 1,500-meter run at the Central Invitational March 31 with a time of 4 minutes, 38.8 seconds, beating a 47-runner field that included defending IIAC champion Keelie Finnel of Coe and runners from NCAA Division I Northern Iowa. It was her first outdoor competition since 2010 after missing the 2011 season due to an injury.
Special mention — Felicia Coleman, jr., Central; Stefani Wright, jr., Coe; Tashina McAllister, so., Wartburg
