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2024 Women's Cross Country Roster

Alayna McGarry

Alayna McGarry

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Chino, Calif.
  • Previous School:
    Chino Hills HS

Summary

Biography

ACADEMIC AWARDS
  • CCAA All-Academic (2024-25)

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2024-25 DURING TRACK & FIELD
  • Competed in six outdoor meets.
  • Season-best 1500-meter time of 4:45.93 came at the Triton Invitational (April 4-5).
  • Posted her season-best 800-meter time of 2:19.06 at the Mangrum Invitational (March 28).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2024 DURING CROSS COUNTRY
  • Competed in six races
  • Ran a 6K PR time of 22:26.5 at the Cougar Challenge for 25th place.
  • Placed 43rd at the CCAA Championships with a 6K time of 23:28.3. 
  • Clocked a 6K time of 23:34.5 at the NCAA Division II West Regional for 118th place. 

HIGH SCHOOL
  • A 2024 graduate of Chino Hills High School in Chino, California.
  • Three-time All-Baseline in Cross Country
  • Four-time All-Baseline in Track & Field. 
  • 2023 Team MVP in cross country. 
  • 800m Baseline League Champion
  • Three-time 4x400 Baseline League Champion. 
  • Record holder in 4x800 Relay and DMR. 
  • Led team to three consecutive Baseline League Championships in both cross country and track & field. 
  • Also played varsity and club soccer. 
  • Merit Badge Counselor. 
  • Member of High School's Chamber Singer's. 

PERSONAL
  • Born in Baldwin Park, California.
  • Raised in Chino, California. 
  • Daughter of Owen and Diana McGarry. 
  • Has three siblings: Frank, Miranda and Ethan. 
  • Sister, Miranda, plays soccer at University of La Verne (2021-24). 
  • Enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, music, reading and cooking. 
  • Favorite movie: Sound of Music. 
  • Roots for the LA Rams, La Dodgers. 
  • Favorite athlete is Sydney McLaughlin. 
  • Favorite food is subs. 
  • Likes most about CSUSM is her teammates. 
  • Favorite CSUSM moment was going to Alabama during cross country season. 
  • Most memorable moment was making it to the state meet with her team in 2022. 
  • She is a twin with her brother Ethan. 
  • Spent the last two summer working with children and is involved with her community's church. 
  • Aspires to attend graduate school and obtain a teaching credential to teach elementary school. 
  • Majoring in Liberal Studies. 

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