Newton Senior Tori White Signs with Minnesota State University Moorhead

White to focus on track and field after successful high school career in multiple sports

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Newton High School senior Tori White has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the women's track and field team at Minnesota State University Moorhead. White, who excelled in multiple sports during her high school career, decided to focus on track and field at the collegiate level with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse or doctor.

Why it matters

White's decision to specialize in track and field highlights the growing trend of high school athletes choosing to concentrate on a single sport in college, rather than competing in multiple sports. Her commitment to Minnesota State University Moorhead's track program also underscores the school's ability to attract top-tier talent from the region.

The details

During her time at Newton High School, Tori White competed in track and field, swimming, and basketball. However, she ultimately chose to pursue track and field at the collegiate level, citing her passion for the sport and desire to excel in a single discipline. White plans to study nursing or pre-med at Minnesota State University Moorhead, with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse or doctor.

  • Tori White signed her National Letter of Intent on March 6, 2026.

The players

Tori White

A senior at Newton High School who has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the women's track and field team at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Minnesota State University Moorhead

A public university located in Moorhead, Minnesota, that has recruited Tori White to join its women's track and field program.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to focus on track and field in college and work towards my goal of becoming a pediatric nurse or doctor.”

— Tori White (kniakrls.com)

What’s next

Tori White will begin her collegiate career at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the fall of 2026, where she will join the women's track and field team and pursue her studies in nursing or pre-med.

The takeaway

Tori White's decision to specialize in track and field at the collegiate level reflects the growing trend of high school athletes choosing to focus on a single sport, rather than competing in multiple sports. Her commitment to Minnesota State University Moorhead's track program also highlights the school's ability to attract top-tier talent from the region.