The state’s 2021-22 Gatorade Track and Field Player of the Year, the 5-foot-10 senior distance talent won the Class 3A state title in the 800- and the 1600-meter run this past season and that was only the beginning of her postseason success. Ince took third in the 800 at New Balance Outdoor Nationals, clocking a time of 2:05.10 to earn All-American Honors. She matched that bronze-medal performance with a state record in the mile at the HOKA Festival of Miles, crossing the line in 4:35.96. Her 800 and mile times ranked as the nation’s No. 6 and No. 4 performances by a prep girl this spring. Already the state record-holder in the 800, she also took second in the event at the national Brooks PR Invitational and broke the tape at the Arcadia Invitational. Her 1600 title at the state meet came in a personal-best 4:44.86.
Ince has maintained a weighted 4.22 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on scholarship at the University of Oregon this fall.
Ince has volunteered locally with Midwest Food Bank, packing boxes and distributing food to those in need. She has donated her time as a monthly usher at St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she also assists with organizing youth activities.
