Hurdler Bella Dugger Commits To Continue Track Career At SIUE - Is A Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete Of The Month For The Eagles
BETHALTO – Senior hurdler Bella Dugger thought it would be a good idea to follow in her older sister’s footsteps. “Ever since I knew Mal ran in college, I was like oh, hey I have to do that too, that would be pretty cool.” Bella’s older sister Mallory, a 2009 CM graduate, went to Saint Louis University where she ran track for a couple of years participating in a variety of events. Now, Bella will become the second sister to run track collegiately as she committed to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Monday afternoon in front of her family and coaches. Bella is recognized as a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance in Bethalto Female Athlete of the Month for the Eagles. “I’m really excited to see where it takes me and how the help from college coaches can really improve my ability to do what I do now,” Bella said about being able to continue her athletic and academic career. For her, it was also important to try and stay close to home