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SU Women’s Cross Country announces 2024 recruiting class

Shippensburg University’s head cross country coach, Steve Spence, has announced the recruitment of eight female student-athletes from Pennsylvania for the 2024 season. These first-year runners are:

  1. Victoria Bartholomew from Danville Area High School, Danville, PA. Achievements include four varsity letters, state qualifications in track and cross country, and a cross country 5K personal best of 19:04.
  2. Hayley Green from Central York High School, York, PA. She is a two-year state championship qualifier with personal bests including 18:59 in the 5K.
  3. Ella Hartel from Warwick High School, Lititz, PA. Ella earned four varsity letters and various medals, with a cross country 5K personal best of 18:39.
  4. Shaela Kruskie from Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove, PA. She has achieved multiple varsity letters, state championship placements, and a 5K personal best of 18:30.
  5. Kira Logiovine from North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA. Kira has competed in district championships with a 5K personal best of 20:11.
  6. Brooke Miller from Emmaus High School, Emmaus, PA. Brooke has earned multiple varsity letters and achieved a 5K personal best of 20:32.
  7. Grace Nesko from Burrell Senior High School, Lower Burrell, PA. Grace has qualified for state championships in both track and cross country with a 5K personal best of 19:34.
  8. Caleigh Vincent from Pequea Valley High School, Gap, PA. Caleigh is a league all-star with a 5K personal best of 19:51.

These athletes are set to join Shippensburg University’s women’s cross country team for the upcoming competitive season.

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