Maggie Linton '17 Recruiting Profile

Dear Coach:

I am Maggie Linton – a  junior at Delaware County Christian School located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

I enjoy playing all sports and playing music, but my real passion is running track.  I believe that I have been gifted in athletics and through these gifts; I hope to run track at the college level.  

My desire is to pursue excellence both on and off the track. I desire to bring honor to my God, parents, school, team, coaches and teammates.  I try to balance athletics along with my other hobbies and academics.   I'm an active leader and positive role model in my school. 

Some of my highlights include:   

Junior Year Update:

800m 2:15.08

• Team Captain
• 2nd Place Pennsylvania States – 2:15.08
• Broke school record which stood for 16 years. 
• Ranked #1 in AA Girls in State
• Ranked #5 in Delaware County girls
• Ranked #9 in (all) girls in Pennsylvania
• Ran 4x100 and 4x400 in Penn Relays
• District 1 800m Gold Medalist
• BAL All-League Selection -  Track & Field
• BAL Gold Medalist 400m - 59.31 time
• Voted Most Valuable Runner
• 2nd Team All-Delco Track & Field

Senior Year Goals:

• Place in Districts in Cross Country
• Be ranked #1 in Delaware County girls
• Reset school record in 800m
• Break school record in 400m
• Be ranked  #2 in (all) girls in Pennsylvania
• Run in Penn Relays
• Win Districts in 800m and 400m
• Win Pennsylvania States
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Finish season with 2:09 time

FIELD HOCKEY:  

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Year:  Started Junior Varsity as a 9th grader and swing player for Varsity team - Played both left mid fielder and left wing.  Highlights for the year were scoring 5 goals in one JV game and one goal in Varsity game. Started Varsity as right inner forward and asked to play midfield (19/24 games) due to her ability to see the field, defensive play and solid stick.  Highlights:

• All-League BAL Honorable Mention
• Sophomore: Total Points:  24, Goals:  10, Assists: 4
• Player of the week vs. Springfield & Team made Districts Championship
• Junior Total Points:  19, Goals:  8, Assists: 3

Grades: Weighted GPA is 3.68.                                                                 Leadership: Team Captain, Church, Community services