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Name: Savanna Hershberger

High school: Northern Bedford County

Hometown: Martinsburg

Sport: Cross Country and Track and Field

College choice: Kent State

Other colleges considered: Grace College, Campbell University

Why I picked Kent State University: “The Lord’s hand was truly on my college decision. I had been praying over the matter, and then I had a call with Coach Laura Rybka. From the first call, I immediately knew. Our goals aligned for my future, and the Lord truly made it clear to me and instilled peace in me over my future.”

Greatest high school achievement: “My greatest high school achievement is yet to come. I believe that this track season will be my best to date.”

Coach Yeatt’s quote: “Savanna is an incredible young woman who I have been blessed to coach for the past three years. She has a joy for running that drives her in her training and she is extremely competitive. This year, she has taken on a leadership role with the track team. As the only senior on our girls’ team, she has been a great role model to a large group of younger athletes. I look forward to seeing where her running career takes her.”

How I got my start in running: “My sister Denae was an excellent distance runner in high school. I grew up watching her and all my other siblings run, and in fifth grade, I ran my first 5k and won in the women’s division. I immediately fell in love with the sport and knew that this was my future.”

Favorite college growing up: UCLA Bruins

Other interests: My church and agriculture

What getting to play in college means to me: “Getting to run in college means the fulfillment of my 5th-grade self. My dream to run at a Division 1 University is now fulfilled. It means using the gifts the Lord has given me to my full capacity.”

Probable college major: Communications with an Agriculture emphasis

Parents: Ross and Yvonne Hershberger