Ryan Murken

Your Prep Sports

As a three-sport standout Luke Meyers has bounced from sport to sport throughout the various seasons throughout his high school career.

Last spring Meyers emerged as a standout on the track.

A year later the Liberty High senior announced his plans to take his track and field talent to the next level.

Meyers announced his commitment to the University of Northern Iowa track and field program on Friday with a post on social media.

“I am very excited to announce my commitment to the University of Northern Iowa to continue my academic and track career,” Meyers wrote on Twitter. “Firstly I would like to thank my mom for always encouraging and believing in me. I would also like to thank the rest of my family, coaches and friends for supporting me. I am excited for the opportunities UNI is going to present to me in the next four years.”

Meyers emerged as one the top sprinters in the state a year ago with a breakthrough junior season.

He finished seventh in the 200 at the Class 4A state meet with a time of 22.77 and was a member of two Liberty High relay teams that qualified for state.

Meyers helped the Lightning to an eighth-place finish in the 4×400 relay a year ago.

This spring Meyers currently has the fastest time in the state in the 200 and the second fastest time in the 100.

His time of 22.2 in the 200 this season is tied for the fastest time in the state and his top 100 time of 10.92 is second to the 10.68 run by Jack Lathan of Spirit Lake.

Meyers is a two-year, two-way starter on the Liberty High football team and is also a starter on the Lightning baseball team.

A receiver and defensive back Meyers led Liberty High with 26 receptions for 367 yards last season and also had 21.5 tackles and a team-high three interceptions.

Last summer Meyers hit .333 and lead the Lightning with 39 runs scored while ranking second on the team with 20 stolen bases.

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