DANVILLE, Ky. -- Lindsey Wilson College has signed John Anderson to a NAIA scholarship, the school announced on Friday.

The Danville, Ky., native, will join the Blue Raiders in the 2008-09 school year.

"I really like the atmosphere of the college and how the community is really involved," Anderson said. "I'm excited to further my education and improve as a runner at Lindsey Wilson."

Anderson was a cross country All State honorable mention selection during his senior season. He won the 2007 E.G. Plumber Invitational and the Kapitolvien Classic cross country meets.

Anderson finished 32nd at the 2A State Championships with a time of 17 minutes 34.44 seconds over the 5,000 meter course. Anderson helped Boyle County to a 12th place finish in the 24-team field at state.

"John is highly motivated and is ready and willing to work hard to be a productive part of our cross country and track teams," Lindsey Wilson cross country and track & field coach Edwin Hagans said. "We are blessed to have this young man join our program."

The Lindsey Wilson men's cross country team finished first in the Mid-South Conference and second in the NAIA Region XI Championships.

Lindsey Wilson College track & field returns to action May 20-24, as the Blue Raiders travel to St. Louis, Mo. to compete in the NAIA National Championships.