2016-17 Cross Country
Roster
Essence Jackson
- Height:
- 5-4
- Weight:
- 0
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Florence, S.C.
2015: Ran in five of six races…Finished with a season-best time of 20:35.78 at the ASUN Championships…Recorded a season-best 19th place finish at the Eye Opener
2014: Placed 34th at the Winthrop Invitational with a time of 20:31.91 for her best finish of the season in the 5K…Achieved a new personal-best time in 5K during five straight meets…Set a new personal-best time at the A-Sun Championships with a mark of 19:49.99.
2013: Competed in six events during her freshman season…Had a best finish of 24th in the “B” race of the UNC Charlotte Invitational, where she ran the 6K in a time of 24:54.50…Recorded a season-best in the 5K of 21:52.49 during the Eye Opener Invitational.
High School: Attended Wilson High School where she ran cross country for head coach Raymond Krolewictz and track and field for head coach Wendy Barr…Earned varsity letters in both cross country and track and field…Was part of the 4x400-meter relay state championship team in 2011…Earned All-Region accolades...Holds the school record in the 800-meter run.
Personal: Born on May 24, 1995…Mother is Peppy Thomas…Is majoring in exercise science with a minor in sociology…Enjoys watching movies and going on quick road trips…Her favorite food is peanut butter and jelly…Claims “The Dark Knight” is her favorite movie…Her favorite actor is Melissa McCarthy…Favorite singers are Tasha Cobbs, Jill Scott and Miquel…Her favorite season is summer…Lists her favorite athlete as Alyssa Mantano… Favorite quote is, “Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid” from John 14:27.
