Tippecanoe Valley senior track standout Lexi O’Connell has signed a letter of intent to continue her career and major in childhood education at IPFW. O’Connell was the sectional champion in the 100-meter hurdles as a sophomore and junior, and was the Three Rivers Conference champ last spring. She finished fourth in the 2015 regional. In the photo above O’Connell, front row center, is flanked by her mother Julie and her father Pat. In the back row (L-R) are Valley Principal Dr. Michael Bendicsen, girls track coach Alysha Wachtmann, and athletic director Duane Burkhart.