Lauren Carr

Junior
Liberty, Mo./Liberty High School

Enters her third season in the Pitt State program ... a talented runner who is seeking a breakthrough junior season for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2008: Competed in four meets...recorded a season-best 5K at the SIU Edwardsville Border Wars with the time of 20:07.

In 2007: Competed in five meets, scoring in three ... recorded a season-best 5K at the Southern Stampede with a time of 19:02 ... helped the Gorillas to a second place finish in the MIAA Championships... recorded a season-best 6K time of 23:34 at the South Central Region Championships, finishing in 50th overall.

In High School: A Missouri Class 4A All-State cross country performer and an All-State track athlete in the distance races... helped her prep cross country team to the 4A state title as a senior in 2006.

Personal: Born August 25, 1988 ... daughter of Jeff and Laura Carr ... a member of the MIAA Academic Honor Roll... has a 3.477 cumulative GPA as a physical education major.