Norris recently signed with Pittsburg State to run cross country and track.

Norris, a mid-distance runner, is in his second season at Butler County Community College where he helped the Grizzlies to a national title. Norris was a member of the BCCC distance medley team that won at the NJCAA Indoor Championships earlier this year. Norris ran the 1,200 meter leg for the team. The sophomore also was a national qualifier in cross country for the Grizzlies.

“Kyle is a junior college athlete that brings collegiate experience to our program, which really helps,” PSU coach Russ Jewett said. “He will be in our top seven in cross country and I think he will be a conference scorer in the mid-distances.

“With a shot in the arm Kyle is a potential champion in the mid-distances.”

The recruiting class includes six women and three men. Norris was the lone junior college transfer to sign with the Gorillas this year.