Kannon Tippetts from Southeast Commits to Grand View for Track

Southeast High School graduate Kannon Tippetts has signed to run track at Grand View University in Iowa. Tippetts was a two-time Class 1A state champion in the open 400 meters. He was also part of a state champion relay, earned three all-state awards in his track and field career, and participated in the state track championships all four years for the Cyclones.

Back in May, Tippetts defended his title in the Class 1A boys’ 400 meters with a personal best time of 50.60 seconds back in Casper. Kannon was the top qualifier and only runner under 52 seconds in the prelims, and then captured first place by 0.36 seconds. He also ran on Southeast’s 1A runner-up Sprint Medley Relay.

In 2024, Tippetts won his first state title in the 400 meters at 50.77 seconds. Kannon was also part of the Cyclones’ state championship 4x400 meter relay. They had a time of 3:38.63. Tippetts also won the 1A East Regional crown in the 800 meters.

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Tippetts also played football and basketball at Southeast High School. He also participated in an open indoor track invite at Chadron State College in 2022 and 2023. Kannon received all-conference honors on the basketball court in the 2024-25 season.

Grand View University is in Des Moines, IA. The Vikings compete at the NAIA level of collegiate athletics and are members of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC).