Jalen signing his letter of intent with parents Chuck and Wendy and sister Maria Petersen, NIACC Head Coach Curtis Vais, and Atlantic Head Coach Dan Vargason.

Atlantic senior Jalen Petersen officially signed on Wednesday to continue his cross country and track career at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Petersen was joined by his family and coaches for the ceremony at the Atlantic High School.

Jalen is coming off back to back individual trips to the State Cross Country Meet and also helped his team reach the meet this season as well. Petersen finished 67th in both trips to the Class 3A state meet. He has been a solid performer for the Trojans since his freshman year. Jalen talked about why he chose NIACC.

Petersen will be a two season runner at NIACC in both cross country and track. NIACC head coach Curtis Vais said Jalen fits into their program very well.

Atlantic Head Cross Country Coach Dan Vargason said Jalen deserves this opportunity because of the work that he has put in.

Petersen is currently in the midst of a strong season with the Trojan basketball team and will participate in track next spring before focusing on heading to Mason City.