Nikki Pyeatt, Mulvane, Kan., has signed a letter of intent to run cross country at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Pyeatt comes to Bethany from Pratt Community College, where she competed in both cross country and track. In addition to her running, she also rode rodeo. Prior to college, Pyeatt attended Mulvane High School where she competed in soccer, cross country, track, and was the basketball manager.

Head Cross Country Coach Robert Spies says, "Nikki is a tough-minded individual who will add depth to our track and cross country squads."

Nikki is the daughter of Rex and Janet Pyeatt. She has a 3.5 grade point average and plans to study art/drawing at Bethany.