Biola University Athletics

2021
• Competed in two races for the Eagles
5k best - 18:45.3 // 26th // The Master's Invitational
6k best - 24:28.9 // 112th // Lewis Crossover

2020
• **2020 season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic**

CAL POLY SLO
• Studied two years at Cal Poly, earning honor roll distinction

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, Calif., graduating in 2018
• Ran at the CIF State Cross Country Championships and earned All-Bakersfield Area second team honors as a senior
• Qualified for the CIF State Track & Field Championships in the 4x400m relay her sophomore year
• Played four years of varsity soccer and helped her team to two league championships
• Also received a National Scholar-Athlete Award from the U.S. Army Reserve, an Outstanding Service and Leadership Award from Liberty
• Earned a Patriot award in soccer and a Female Scholar Athlete award as a senior

PERSONAL
• Born January 11, 2000 to Karen and Dave Champness
• Has five older siblings (Danny, Wendy, Julianna, Sam and Nate)
• Her father, Dave, played water polo in college and later studied at Biola
• Two of her siblings also attended Biola
• Enjoys doing DIY projects, reading and playing card games in her free time
• Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:30-31
• Why I Chose Biola: "I chose Biola to grow in my relationship with God, challenge and be challenged by fellow believers, seek truth, and pursue running."