Erich Ortiz is Hay Rice and Associates Athlete of the Week

Liberal senior track and field mid distance runner Erich Ortiz is Hay Rice and Associates Athlete of the Week.  Ortiz won the 400 in Hutchinson on Friday in 51.63 which is the best time in Liberal’s regional and the sixth best in the state.  Ortiz is also part of a 4×400 relay team which won gold in Garden City.  Ortiz was also third in the 200 at Garden City.  Ortiz has also participated in soccer, FCA, NHS, and Lion’s Club at SCCC.   He and the Redskins run at Goddard on Friday.