Featured Athlete: Jada Williams

Grade: 9 | Sport: Cross Country

Claiming a spot on varsity, freshman Jada Williams discovered her love for cross country in middle school and has been racing ever since.

Wingspan: How long have you been running cross country?

Williams: “I started cross country in seventh grade, and then I’ve loved it ever since.”

Wingspan: What got you started in the sport?

Williams: “The challenges that come with it, and just getting better at running.”

Wingspan: What fuels your passion to run?

Williams: “I would say I’ve just always loved running, and it’s always been with me.”

Wingspan: Are there any goals you want to pursue this season?

Williams: “I want to get my 5K time under twenty minutes.”

Wingspan: How are you working to improve?

Williams: “I just need to push myself, having a positive mindset, and improving every meet.”

Wingspan: Is it nerve wracking being the youngest on the team?

Williams: “It’s really exciting, and everybody is really nice and it’s just been really fun for me so far.”

Wingspan: How do you prepare before a race?

Williams: “What I’m saying to myself is you’re gonna go out there and you’re gonna do great, and just to keep going.”

Wingspan: What is your favorite part about cross country?

Williams: “I really love the people and being able to run together everyday, it’s really fun.”