SEATTLE (Nov. 29) -- Hurdler Linda Blake of Richland (Wa.) and sprinter Jean Kolb of Eugene (Or.) have signed national letters of intent to compete in track & field for Seattle Pacific University after completing their respective high school careers.

Blake finished seventh in the 100-meter hurdles at the state 4A championships last spring and also qualified for the 300 hurdles. She is projected to be a candidate for the heptathlon at Seattle Pacific, said Coach Jack Hoyt. Blake attends classes at Liberty Christian High School, where she is senior class valedictorian. She competes in athletics for Richland High School.

Kolb qualified for the Oregon state 4A meet in both the 100 and 200 and plans on running the 400 next spring. She is also an excellent prospect in soccer.

Seattle Pacific finished ninth in the 2001 NCAA Division II Championships and is two-time defending conference champion in women's track & field.