2015 Cross Country Roster
Biography
2015 Cross Country: Had a strong debut in her first race, earning her a fourth place time of 20:07.51 at the Lid Lifter ... eclipsed the 20 minute mark with a time of 19:25.20 at Cappy Anderson ... finished third at the DSU Farm Run with a 19:43.56 ... was one of two Hawks to place in the top ten at MEAC's, with a time of 18:50.90, her fastest of the season.
2016 Indoor Season: Raced primarily in the mile and 3000 runs ... ran a 5:13.26, 8th place performance at the Great Dane Classic ... topped out at 10:52.60 at the Villanova Open in the 3000 ... earned a win in the 3000 and a third place time in the mile at the UMES Lid-Lifter ... competed once in the 800 and the 4x400 meter relay.
High School: honor roll student at Weehauqic High School ...won states in cross country and set a personal best in that meet.
Personal: born February 10, 1997 in Newark ... daughter of Tinia Smith and Kent Hester ... has two sisters and three brothers ... animal science major at UMES ... lists high school coach as her biggest influence ... wants to work as a veterinarian upon graduation ... favorite saying is "Adversity builds character".
