Eva Jess '21 Recruiting Profile

I have had a passion for running since competing in my first 5K race at age 5.  I have run competitively for USATF since 2012.  I hold the 13 -14 girls records in the 1500 M and the 3000 M for Border Association.  I've been All American a total of 9 times in XC and track at the USATF Junior Olympic Nationals. I hold the middle school El Paso Independent School District records for 7th grade girls 2400 M, the 8th grade girls 1600 M, and the 2400 M.  I have been the first female finisher in multiple 5K and 8K road races, and first finisher overall in two 5K races.  I have run two 24 hour races with my longest distance being 63 miles in 24 hours.  I just completed the regular season XC meets running varsity as a Freshman and placed first in all 8 meets, running undefeated the entire season.  I advanced to Regionals where I placed 5th.  I advanced to States where I placed 5th (beating three of the girls who beat me at Regionals).  Best time in the high school season was 17:34 for 5K at States.  I am looking forward to continuing to compete at the High School level and preparing to run at the College level.  During the club season I advanced to the USATF Junior Olympics (Nationals) where I placed 9th in the nation for 13-14 year old girls.  I was All American for the 5th year in a row in XC,  I repeat, running is my passion.