How Colon's Lily Preston landed at NCAA Division II rising program

COLON — The Kanawha River sits to the northeast the University of Charleston in West Virginia. The school, situated in the capital city of The Mountain State, has an enrollment of around 3,000 students as undergrads. The Golden Eagles compete in 18 varsity sports at the Division II level and track/field is one of those sports.

Colon senior Lily Preston will be one of those undergrad students who will also compete as an athlete for the Golden Eagles. She said the Kanawha River right next to campus was one of many things that ultimately made her decision easy to attend Charleston. "I'm happy, it was stressful for a time but I know where I'm going and what I'm doing," she said.

"Went on a visit, fell in love with the campus and the team. I just loved everything about it there, it seemed too perfect. " Charleston is located a little more than six hours from Colon.

While not the closest college campus to home where she could compete, Preston said everything about the school drew her in and the decision ended up being an easy one. Webster earns athlete of the week: Three Rivers' Webster voted Athlete of the Week, presented by Glen Oaks CC VOTE VOTE VOTE: Cast your votes for the Girls Basketball Player of the Year, presented by Glen Oaks VOTE MORE HERE: Cast your votes for the Boys Basketball Player of the Year, presented by Glen Oaks When it comes to competition, Preston will be throwing the javelin in college. It's not something that is part of the regulation track and field competition in Michigan at the high school level, but it has been an acquired skill Preston possesses.