Members of IUSF held clipboards up to their faces to shield the dirt the wind picked up and carried across the track. While the wind affected many riders, it couldn't stop the Cutters' Eric Young and Teter's Caitlin Van Kooten. Young and Van Kooten, the defending champion, won Miss 'N Out, the third Spring Series Event.
Young won his first Miss 'N out. As a sophomore, Young placed second in the event. As a junior, his chain dropped. Most likely, all that remains on Young's senior Little 500 checklist is winning the white jersey (awarded to the team with the most points) and a third straight Little 500 championship, fifth straight for the Cutters' team.
As for Van Kooten, Miss 'N Out didn't seem too daunting of an event. During her first heat, Van Kooten blew a kiss toward the stands; and in the final heat, she crossed the finish line with a straight back - a short wave followed.
Earlier this week, Van Kooten and Young walked away with ITTs. Next week is Team Pursuit, the final Spring Series Event before the Little 500 races. Check back throughout the week for the IDS' continuing coverage of the Little 500.
Men's Final Six:
1. Eric Young - Cutters
2. Steve Sharp - Phi Delta Theta
3. Jordan Bailey - Black Key Bulls
4. Adam Fish - Sigma Chi
5. David Ellis - Phi Gamma Delta
6. Zach Lusk - Cutters
Women's Final Six:
1. Caitlin Van Kooten - Teter
2. Caroline Brown - Pi Beta Phi
3. Hannah Calvert - Army Women
4. Kathleen Chelminiak - Kappa Alpha Theta
5. Kayce Doogs- Delta Gamma
6. Kelsey Kent - Delta Gamma
