Griffin Hughland '22 Recruiting Profile

Around my small, rural town, running was how I got around. Chasing friends on bikes, because it was too far to ride mine from home into town. One day, the middle school cross country coach noticed. Ever since then I have been a proud competitive runner. I have fought through adversity: rising to the top of my team, running on a cinder track, and motivating myself through absent coaches and a pandemic. I've opened 2021 with a bang, dominating my track and field season. I know that I have more in me as I improve day by day. With the right coaching, I know I can take my abilities to the next level. Running is my greatest passion, and it is my dream to run at a university level.

When it comes to college, my priorities are academic. I want to go to school somewhere that with challenging me into the best scholar I can be. School is important to me, and I love to learn for the sake of learning. My ideal college or university would be an accepting community that prioritizes kindness, and scholar.