Sara Casebolt '24 Recruiting Profile

I have participated in track and cross country since middle school and have come to enjoy and love the sport of distance running. As a sophomore, I led our team to the state title in cross country and I was the team captain and state runner-up my junior year. Academics are important to me; I have maintained a 3.94 GPA and our team won the academic state championship my junior year. I strive to spread the love of the competition, the teamwork, and the dedication that distance running requires. Distance running is just as much a team sport as it is an individual sport, and the team aspect of cross country/track is something that is very important to me. I want to improve the team not only in speed, but also in culture. I am willing to push myself and work hard at every practice and meet to become the fastest that I can be while encouraging my teammates to do the same. I value appropriate recovery, strength training, hydration, and nutrition in order to achieve success. High school cross country/track has taught me to be a leader and a good example to my own teammates and even my opponents; I hope to continue that in collegiate track and cross country.