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Princeton’s Christian Yepsen becomes first runner for IVCC cross country

Eagles starting up new program this fall

Princeton grad Christian Yepsen (front, left) became the first runner to sign with the new IVCC cross country program. He's joined by his mother, Christie Jo Vorhies and (back row), IVCC coach Matt Baker and PHS coach Pat Hodge.

Princeton grad Christian Yepsen (front, left) became the first runner to sign with the new IVCC cross country program. He is joined at a signing ceremony by his mother, Christie Jo Vorhies, and (back row) IVCC coach Matt Baker and PHS coach Pat Hodge. (Photo provided)

By Kevin Hieronymus

Christian Yepsen will go down with the distinction of being the first runner for the IVCC cross country program.

IVCC is starting up a new program this fall, and Yepsen, a 2023 Princeton High School graduate, has signed to run for the Eagles and will be its first runner in program history.

He was joined at his signing by his mother, Christie Jo Vorhies, IVCC coach Matt Baker and PHS coach Pat Hodge.

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL