Northwestern University Athletics
Miller Announces Six New Wildcats to the Cross Country Program
8/17/2022 10:22:00 AM | General, Women's Cross Country & Track
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern head coach Jill Miller announced the addition of six new runners to the women's cross country program.
"Coach Boushon and I welcome our incoming class and we are excited for them to arrive on campus this week to join a spectacular group of student-athletes. We look forward to their growth within our program as well as to what they will add athletically and culturally to our team," Miller said.
This new class of wildcats includes five first-years coming from all around the country and the world, as well as one graduate transfer. They are all set to join their team to compete in the upcoming fall cross country season.
Ari Marks (Wellesley College; Eagle Point, Oregon)
1500m — 4:34.06 3000m — 9:36.80 5000m — 16:08.90 10,000m — 34:16.45
"I am really looking forward to competing at the D1 level and getting to train with a team of highly motivated and talented athletes."
Skye Ellis (Jan Juc, Australia; The Geelong College)
800m — 2:10.20 1500m — 4:42.32
"I'm super excited to join the Wildcat family! So fortunate to have incredible teammates, expert coaches and amazing facilities. Can't wait to see what we achieve as a team!"
Serena Frolli (Ancona, Italy; Savoia Benincasa Istituto di Istruzione Superiore)
800m — 2:13.49 1500m — 4:31.32
"I am really excited to start a new chapter of my running career as a Wildcat with such an amazing team by my side. I can't wait to play my part in this new and stimulating environment!"
Mallory Grubb (Amherst Central High School; Amherst, New York)
1500m — 4:43.97 3000m — 9:51.66
What are you looking forward to as an incoming Wildcat in the women's Cross Country program?
"I am most excited to be on a team full of hardworking and motivated girls with coaches that truly care about their athletes both on and off the course. Northwestern has an incomparable campus and atmosphere that I am excited to be a part of."
Mia Mraz (Legacy High School; Broomfield, Colorado)
800m — 2:29.93 1600m — 5:08.62 Mile — 5:10.38 3200m — 10:54.32 5000m — 17:29.95
"I'm most excited to be surrounded by such talented athletes who can help me succeed! The opportunity to run in such a strong competitive environment with such great coaches is going to be incredible for my growth as a person and competitor."
Maddy Whitman (London, England; American School in London)
800m —2:24 1500m — 4:50 3000m —10:24 5000m —18:06
"I can't wait to train alongside passionate and strong women who will push me to grow as an athlete and a team member. I'm looking forward to developing under the guidance of an extraordinary coaching staff and with the support of this family. Go 'Cats!"
"Coach Boushon and I welcome our incoming class and we are excited for them to arrive on campus this week to join a spectacular group of student-athletes. We look forward to their growth within our program as well as to what they will add athletically and culturally to our team," Miller said.
This new class of wildcats includes five first-years coming from all around the country and the world, as well as one graduate transfer. They are all set to join their team to compete in the upcoming fall cross country season.
Ari Marks (Wellesley College; Eagle Point, Oregon)
1500m — 4:34.06 3000m — 9:36.80 5000m — 16:08.90 10,000m — 34:16.45
- NCAA Division III Outdoor National Champion in the 5000m (2022)
- NCAA Division III Outdoor National Champion in the 10,000m (2022)
- NCAA Division III Indoor National Championship Runner-up in the 3000m (2022)
- NCAA Division III Indoor National Championship Runner-up in the 5000m (2022)
- New England Division III Indoor Champion in the 3000m (2022)
- New England Division III Indoor Champion in the 5000m (2022)
- NCAA Division III Cross Country Championship Runner-up (2021)
- NCAA Division III East Region Cross Country Champion (2021)
"I am really looking forward to competing at the D1 level and getting to train with a team of highly motivated and talented athletes."
Skye Ellis (Jan Juc, Australia; The Geelong College)
800m — 2:10.20 1500m — 4:42.32
- Victorian State Cross Country Champion (2022)
- 2x Victorian State 800m Champion (2022, 2019)
- Victorian State 1500m Champion (2019)
- 2x Australian Athletics Championship Qualifier (2022; 4th Place 800m, 3rd Place U20 4x400m Relay)
- 8x Victorian State Athletics Championship Qualifier
- 4x Victorian State Cross Country Championship Qualifier (2022, 2019, 2018, 2017)
- 4x Australian Cross Country Championship Qualifier (2022, 2019, 2018, 2017)
"I'm super excited to join the Wildcat family! So fortunate to have incredible teammates, expert coaches and amazing facilities. Can't wait to see what we achieve as a team!"
Serena Frolli (Ancona, Italy; Savoia Benincasa Istituto di Istruzione Superiore)
800m — 2:13.49 1500m — 4:31.32
- Italian Champion U16 1200m Steeplechase (2019)
- Italian Vice-Champion U18 2000m Steeplechase (2021)
- European U18 Championship Steeplechase qualifier (2020)
- European Cross Country Club Championships Qualifier (2022)
"I am really excited to start a new chapter of my running career as a Wildcat with such an amazing team by my side. I can't wait to play my part in this new and stimulating environment!"
Mallory Grubb (Amherst Central High School; Amherst, New York)
1500m — 4:43.97 3000m — 9:51.66
- 2000m Steeplechase Runner-up Nike Outdoor National Championships (2022)
- 3x New York State Outdoor Track Championship Qualifier (2022, 2020, 2018)
- 4x New York State Indoor Track Championship Qualifier (2022, 2020, 2019)
- 2x New York State Cross Country Qualifier (2021, 2019)
- 5th Place at the 2019 New York State Cross Country Championships
- 7th Place in 3000m at the 2019 New York State Outdoor Track Championships
What are you looking forward to as an incoming Wildcat in the women's Cross Country program?
"I am most excited to be on a team full of hardworking and motivated girls with coaches that truly care about their athletes both on and off the course. Northwestern has an incomparable campus and atmosphere that I am excited to be a part of."
Mia Mraz (Legacy High School; Broomfield, Colorado)
800m — 2:29.93 1600m — 5:08.62 Mile — 5:10.38 3200m — 10:54.32 5000m — 17:29.95
- 4x Colorado State Track Championship Qualifier (2022, 2021)
- 3x Colorado State Cross Country Championship Qualifier (2021, 2020, 2019)
- 15th Place 5A Colorado State Cross Country Championships (2021)
- Nike Cross Country Large School Girls Regional Champion (2021)
"I'm most excited to be surrounded by such talented athletes who can help me succeed! The opportunity to run in such a strong competitive environment with such great coaches is going to be incredible for my growth as a person and competitor."
Maddy Whitman (London, England; American School in London)
800m —2:24 1500m — 4:50 3000m —10:24 5000m —18:06
- 3x English Schools Cross Country Championship Qualifier (2022, 2020, 2019)
- 5x International School (ISST) Track Champion
- 2x International School (ISST) Cross Country Medalist
- 2x London Schools Cross Country Championship Medalist
"I can't wait to train alongside passionate and strong women who will push me to grow as an athlete and a team member. I'm looking forward to developing under the guidance of an extraordinary coaching staff and with the support of this family. Go 'Cats!"
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