College of Central Florida’s Women’s Cross Country team signed seven incoming athletes as the Patriots prepare to enter their fifth season with two veterans and additional incoming talent.
Coach Godwin said the incoming athletes brought leadership and strong academic backgrounds from their high schools. “All of them were captains and leaders at their high schools. Each were at the top of their classes academically. These ladies have big dreams and huge goals. It is very exciting what we are going to accomplish together.”
Seven athletes join the Patriots
Hannah Lundgren is from Port St. Lucie, Florida, and attends St. Lucie West Centennial High. She was named the county champion in the 3200 meters and has recent personal records in the 3200 meters and 1600 meters. Izabel Clemens attends Lecanto High School and has a 21:46 5K personal record.
Chiriath Morales-Orta is from Haines City, Florida, and attends Davenport High. She has recorded a 1:08 time in the 400 meters and a 1:50:23 half-marathon time. Brianna Gancerez is from Callahan, Florida, and attends West Nassau High, where she has a 23:06 5K personal record and a 6:24 1600-meter time.
Xianni Smith is from Spring Hill, Florida, and attends Nature Coast Tech. She was a captain at Nature Coast Tech and has a 23:07 5K personal record and a 1:08 400-meter time. Nina Blake is from Inverness, Florida, and attends Citrus High after previously playing soccer before pursuing running.
Blake doubled the 3200 meters and 1600 meters during most meets in the past track season. Livia Lanza is from Belleview, Florida, attends West Port High and is a current College of Central Florida student. Lanza has experience in races ranging from 5Ks through half marathons.
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