Laura Fellows is the media advisor for Gilbert Christian's Student SID program that contributes content on behalf of the school to AZPreps365.com. 

Megan Collard, a freshman at Gilbert Christian High School, had an impressive year on the Cross Country team this season. She has been running on a cross country team for three years, but this is her first year at the high school. Her starting point at the beginning of the season was 22:53. Her personal record is 21:14. She was able to shave off over one minute of time. This is a huge accomplishment in cross country.

Megan strives to be the best she can be because she enjoys doing cross country and always has fun. Megan loves running, the meets, friendships on the team, and has a natural competitiveness that helps her to be as successful as possible at each meet she runs.

From Coach Gianiorio “Megan had a great year for us this season. She was extremely coachable and hardworking. If she continues to put in the work and give it her all like she did this season, then the sky is the limit!”

Gilbert Christian High School's Girls' Cross Country team with coaches Colton Gianiorio and Stacey LothMegan Collard placed 8th in the girls small school Varsity Cross Country Western Equinox XC Festival seen here with teammate Ryley Nelson (4th). Photo Credit: Colton Gianiorio.

             Megan nearing the finish line at the Phoenix Classic on 10/23/20.

Megan Collard placed 11th at the Phoenix Classic on 10/23/20 seen here with teammate Ryley Nelson (5th).

 

At the Division III sectionals, Megan finished 18th qualifying her for the state meet. Megan Collard finished as the 10th fastest freshman girl in this year's 2020 State meet, pictured above. Her overall finish was 77th place. Photo credit: Colton Gianiorio