Warsaw's Houvener Chooses To Run At Grace CollegeWINONA LAKE — Warsaw Community High School senior Tyler Houvener has decided to continue his running career at Grace College. Houvener was a state qualifier in cross country and helped the Tigers to a 12th-place finish as a team in the state race this fall. “My parents both attended Grace, so I knew it was a great place,” Houvener said. “I wanted to go to a Christian college that was close to home and also push myself athletically to maximize my potential.” This spring Houvener has anchored the Tigers’ 4x800-meter relay team that ranks in the top 25 of the state and just won Wednesday’s Goshen Sectional title. He has earned all-Northern Lakes Conference honors in track and has a personal record of 4:37 in the mile. “It’s great to have a runner of Tyler’s caliber join our program, but I’m equally excited about his character and how he will fit in with our other student-athletes,” said Grace head coach Jeff Raymond. “He comes from a very good program and has been well-coached, so I know he can make an impact for us.” Apart from running, Houvener was a member of Warsaw’s National Honor Society. Houvener, who is the son of James and Grace Houvener, hopes to major in biomedical engineering. “Tyler Houvener has been a consistent runner over his four years for Warsaw,” Warsaw boys track and field coach Matt Thacker said. “He has become a great leader as a senior and anchors our 4x800 team. He is an extremely hard worker and humble young man who will do great things at Grace College.”
