Wellington Senior Dru Zeka Commits to Kansas State
The Wellington High School standout will join the Wildcats track program to compete in the heptathlon.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Track & Field
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Wellington senior Dru Zeka announced her commitment to the Kansas State University track program. The standout athlete will transition from her high school career to collegiate competition.
Why it matters
Zeka plans to focus on the heptathlon as she moves to the collegiate level, aiming to build on her significant success in individual events. Her decision aligns her future with a program that has deep personal ties to her family.
Zeka secured 9 individual state track championships during her 3-year high school career at Wellington. She now shifts focus to the heptathlon, which consists of 7 distinct track and field events.
The players
Dru Zeka
She is a standout senior at Wellington High School who achieved nine state track titles.
Kansas State University
This public research university in Manhattan, Kansas, is home to the Wildcats track and field program.
The details
Zeka chose the Kansas State Wildcats over recruitment interest from Kansas, Iowa State, and Pittsburg State. Her parents, Colby and Anne Zeka, are both alumni of the university.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Dru Zeka announced her commitment to Kansas State.
Season Trajectory
Zeka shifts her focus toward the NCAA heptathlon, marking a progression from specialized high school success to multi-event collegiate competition. This commitment bolsters the Wildcats roster and sets the stage for her debut in one of the most demanding disciplines in track and field.
Zeka will leave Wellington High School with an elite track record of nine state titles to her name. Her move to the heptathlon requires training in seven different events, a significant shift in athletic load and competition strategy.
The takeaway
Zeka represents the successful transition of a high-performing student-athlete to a collegiate program that holds family legacy. Her move highlights the typical trajectory for top-tier high school stars who must adapt their skills for the multi-event rigors of university athletics.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sumnernewscow.
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