Heather Baruxes

Position:
Distance
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Springboro
Hometown:
Springboro, Ohio

2013-14: (Cross Country) Ran in two meets during the season … Was the Falcons’ fifth runner in the season-opening EMU Open, running the 5,000-meter course in 19:45 … Also competed in the open race at the ISU Pre-National meet, finishing the 6,000-meter race in 24:03.61. (Indoor) Established a personal best time of 10:34.98 in the 3000 to place fifth at the Tom Wright Open … Improved by more than 11 seconds at the GVSU Big Meet with a time of 10:23.30 to finish sixth.

2012-13: Redshirted the cross country season as well as both the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.

High school: Four-time letter winner in cross country and track at Springboro High School under head coach Ron Roherer ... Helped guide the Panthers to four straight state final appearances ... Also lettered in softball as a freshman.

Personal: Full name is Heather Marie Baruxes ... Born on May 6, 1993 ... Daughter of Pete and Heidi Baruxes ... Has one older brother, Chris ... Favorite athlete is Joey Votto ... Majoring in early childhood education.

PERSONAL BESTS
Cross Country
5K: 19:45, EMU Open (8/30/13)
6K: 24:03.61, Indiana State Pre-National Meet (10/19/13)
Indoor Track and Field
3000: 10:23.30, GVSU Big Meet (2/15/14)