Bemidji State's Sophie Rylance peaked at the right time, made history at NSIC championships

Mar. 6—BEMIDJI — Heading into the 1,000-meter race at the NSIC Indoor Track and Field Championships last week, Bemidji State's Sophie Rylance was just hoping for a podium finish. In the prelims, she was the last runner to qualify, clocking in with a 3:03.28. She was also the youngest athlete in the race as a sophomore, with each of her opponents being an upperclassman. Still, she scouted her ...