Grand Haven’s Seth Norder wins Barnyard Invitational mile against ‘stacked field’ at Romeo

Seth Norder traveled 200 miles to see some old friends Friday. “A long drive, but definitely worth it,” the Grand Haven senior said after he out-kicked Northville’s Brendan Herger and Anchor Bay’s Thomas Westphal to win the boys Elite Mile finale at the annual Barnyard Invitational at Romeo. It was the first time since they were sophomores that seniors Norder, Herger and Westphal were on a track together, but it doesn’t figure to be the last. Norder, who finished in 4 minutes, 6.22 seconds, and Westphal are headed to Michigan State, and Herger is going to Michigan after they complete...