Gwendolyn LeVander knows what it takes to win a state championship. The ALA West Foothills High School junior captured the Arizona division 3 Cross Country State title last fall. Now, a year later, LeVander is putting together another impressive season that sees her rising within her division.
A Consistent Junior Campaign
LeVander currently sits on top of Arizona's Division 3 leaderboard this fall, clocking a very impressive 17:55.60 in the 5k. Through six races this season, she has finished inside the top five on five occasions, with her highest placement coming at the 4th Annual NoPo Invitational, where she came in as the runner-up.
She also delivered an impressive run at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic, finishing fourth in her three mile wave with a time of 17:12.50. Her consistency throughout this season has kept her among the top runners in Arizona as the championship season inches closer.
Wining Ways
Last fall, LeVander stood as the champion of Division 3 on the state cross country podium. She followed that win with a strong showing on the track this past spring. LeVander finished eighth in the 3200 meters at the state championships this past spring. She also owns a lifetime best of 10:59.31 in the 3200 meters as well.
Now, as a junior, LeVander has continued to build on her foundation. With a state championship already under her belt and the fastest 5K mark in Division 3 this season, she enters the postseason as a leading contender to capture another individual title.
Championship Season Awaits
With Arizona's postseason just around the corner, the stakes are rising and the competition is heating up. Keep your eyes on LeVander as she looks to defend her Division 3 crown.
Gwendolyn LeVander knows what it takes to win a state championship. The ALA West Foothills High School junior captured the Arizona division 3 Cross Country State title last fall. Now, a year later, LeVander is putting together another impressive season that sees her rising within her division.
A Consistent Junior Campaign
LeVander currently sits on top of Arizona's Division 3 leaderboard this fall, clocking a very impressive 17:55.60 in the 5k. Through six races this season, she has finished inside the top five on five occasions, with her highest placement coming at the 4th Annual NoPo Invitational, where she came in as the runner-up.
She also delivered an impressive run at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic, finishing fourth in her three mile wave with a time of 17:12.50. Her consistency throughout this season has kept her among the top runners in Arizona as the championship season inches closer.
