Even though Geneva’s Abby Allen ran cross country for only one season in high school, Enterprise State Community College head coach Chris Christian could see the potential in the Panther
So much, in fact, that he wanted her to be part of the budding Boll Weevil program, which enters its second season this fall.
“From seeing her time progress, for me, that was somebody I wanted on board in building the foundation of the women’s program at ESCC.” People are also reading… Allen turned to cross country this past fall after running on Geneva’s track team in the spring. She competes in the 400, 800 and 1600 meters in track. She holds the girls school record in the 400 meters with a 1 minute and 9.07 seconds time.After a slow start in her first meet, she eventually sliced three minutes off her time by the end of the season, earning a personal best time of 24 minutes and 22.53 seconds at the Class 4A, Section 1 meet.
Other than her track experience, Allen said she had never had any previous running experience. She quickly enjoyed the sport once she stepped into it.ESCC’s Christian said Allen “hasn’t hit her peak yet” and feels her best will come in college. The Geneva runner is the Boll Weevils’ first women’s signee for the upcoming season.
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