Emily Williams '26 Recruiting Profile
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I joined the cross country team in sixth grade and that year ran a 5K time of 34:28.82. The next summer I got serious about training and worked hard in practice finding myself on the varsity XC team of my small private school with a PR of 22:25.57. During my seventh grade track season, I had a couple good meets but unfortunately got hip flexor tendinitis which put me out for the rest of the season. That summer going into eighth grade, I once again worked really hard and finished my eighth grade grade cross country season with a new PR of 20:30.93, a team state championship (which was my school's first ever) and a third place overall finish at State. Later that school year, I twice qualified to state, once individually in the 400m and once as the anchor of the 4x800 relay. I finished second overall in the varsity 400m with a new PR and anchored our third place relay team. I was named to the 2022 All MAIS Pre-Season team, selected as part of the top 15 athletes going into the season.
My 2022 cross country season concluded with a new PR of 20:07.70 and a part as one of our scoring five in my team's back-to-back state championship. I once again made the 2023 All MAIS Pre-Season team, joining three of my teammates as part of the top 15 MAIS athletes going into the season.
2023 track season was a busy year. As a freshman, I qualified to the MAIS 5A state championship in all three sprint events (100, 200, 400), finishing fourth in both the 200 and 400. I also anchored our team's bronze medal finish in the 4x400. I was named the girl's track MVP at the conclusion of the season at East Rankin Academy's sports awards.
My 2023 cross country season just concluded with a second appearance on the All MAIS pre season team and a third straight MAIS 5A State Championship where I once again contributed as part of my team's scoring top five.
Bottom line, I work hard to improve my fitness and technique bringing effort and energy to everything I do. These skills and abilities would make me a great recruit for any college team.
Follow my competitive progress here:
https://ms.milesplit.com/athletes/9389979-emily-williams
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 7 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- 2023 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- State Chanmps, Pre-Season All State Team Member
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 3rd Place 4x800 Relay-- Anchored, 2nd Team All-State
Team Awards
- 2nd - 400 Meter State, 8th grader running varsity
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
- Pre-Season All State— Top 15, State Chanmps
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-State, 3rd place individually overall - Team's first state title
Team Awards
- State Chanmps,
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Season cut short with injury.
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- State Finals -- 11th Overall
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2022 Team MOVE
- Team won the MileSplit MS Meet of Champions 2022, Emily Williams was the third scoring finisher for the team with a 5K time of 20:52.
- 2021 Team MOVE
- ERA's post-season competition squad, named after Coach Hopper's favorite encouragement, "MOVE!!!"
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- David Hopper
Events
- Camp/Event
- Garmin RunningLane Cross Country Championship 2022
- 12/03/22 to 12/03/22
- 161 out of 254 on a sloppy, muddy course. 5K time of 22:44.10.
- Camp/Event
- Blue Mountain Cross Country Camp
- 6/08/22 to 6/11/22
- Thoroughly enjoyed the midnight marathon relay event. Contributed roughly four miles to her team's seventy plus 800-meter laps. Emily's Group Two team won the overall best team, accumulating event points throughout.
- Camp/Event
- Garmin RunningLane Cross Country Championship 2021
- 12/03/21 to 12/04/21
- 101st place out of 189, first mega meet attended. Fourth 8th grade finisher with a time of 20:42.97.
- Camp/Event
- Nike Deep South Cross Country Camp
- 7/12/21 to 7/13/21
- Established season goals (met or exceeded all goals, including a top three finish at XC state finals and contributing to her team's first ever state title).
Statistics
| Event | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3200M | 12:36.00 | 13:01.12 | 13:24.20 | ||
| 100M | 13.75 | ||||
| 200M | 28.43 | ||||
| 400M | 1:01.64 | ||||
| 800M | 2:29.35 | 2:52.56 | |||
| 1600M | 6:04.37 | 6:39.51 | |||
| 100MHH | 23.17 | ||||
| Long Jump | 11-3.5 | ||||
| 5K | 20:30.93 | ||||
| Distance & PR | 20:30.93 | 22:25.57 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Geometry Honors English I Honors Spanish Honors World History Honors English II Honors BiologyAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2020-2021 Honor Roll--3.6 GPA 2021-2022 Honor Roll--3.8 GPA 2022-2023 Honor Roll--3.4 GPA
- ActivitiesFellowship of Christian Athletes, Girl Scout Senior, Youth Group
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