2022 Women's Cross Country Roster
Roster
Koca, Morgan
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
/ Women's Cross Country / Track
Morgan Koca
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Shawnee, Kan.
- High School:
- Mill Valley
- Deals:
Bio
TFRRS Performance Profile
Name: Morgan Koca
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
School: Mill Valley
Parents/Family: Randy (dad), Loralie (mom), Madison (sister), and Mitchell (brother)Â
Major: Elementary Education
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At Creighton: 2022 - Team's top finisher in each of final five cross country meets ... Best finish was 11th at the Platte River Rumble in a time of 21:42.6 (10/14) that earned her a spot in top-10 on CU's all-time best list ... Took 46th place at BIG EAST Championship in time of 22:19 (10/29) ... Placed 116th at NCAA Midwest Regional in clocking of 21:56.1 (11/11) ... Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. 2021 - Competed in all six of the Bluejays' meets on the season ... Was the team's fourth scorer and finished 171st in a field of 225 at the NCAA Midwest Regional (11/12). 2020 - Was the Bluejays third finisher in both of the season's competitions ... Placed 46th at the Big East Championships with a career-best 6K time of 22:21.6, marking her the 18th fastest woman in program history in the event.
High School Accolades - athletic performances/recognition: Children’s Mercy Performance of the Week, KMBC Athlete of the Week, Heisman Scholarship School Winner, 2020 Citizenship Award Winner, KS All State team x3, Kansas XC First Team, 4 time state champion, 2017 8th place finisher KS 5A XC state, 2018 15th place finisher KS 5A XC state, 2019 4th place finisher KS 6A XC state, 7 time individual state medalist, and 4 time team state medalist.Â
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Interesting Fact About You: I got bit by a dog while on a run, and I had to go to the hospital to get a stitch.
Favorite Quote: I’m not sure if this would be considered a quote, but I love the Bible verse John 3:1!Â
Favorite Movie: The Polar Express
Hidden Talent: I can do a 3 leaf clover with my tongue.Â
Pre-Race Superstition: I tie my spikes and then do a few strides in them, and then I tie them again.
If I could have dinner with any three people: I would want to eat with Jesus, Shalane Flanagan, and Thomas Rhett.Â
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I met coach Gannon and Fayers and the girls the first time I stepped on campus for my official visit.Â
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Academic Accolades: 4.0 GPA, Academic Honor Roll x4, Kansas Scholar, and Academic All-State x2
Name: Morgan Koca
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
School: Mill Valley
Parents/Family: Randy (dad), Loralie (mom), Madison (sister), and Mitchell (brother)Â
Major: Elementary Education
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At Creighton: 2022 - Team's top finisher in each of final five cross country meets ... Best finish was 11th at the Platte River Rumble in a time of 21:42.6 (10/14) that earned her a spot in top-10 on CU's all-time best list ... Took 46th place at BIG EAST Championship in time of 22:19 (10/29) ... Placed 116th at NCAA Midwest Regional in clocking of 21:56.1 (11/11) ... Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. 2021 - Competed in all six of the Bluejays' meets on the season ... Was the team's fourth scorer and finished 171st in a field of 225 at the NCAA Midwest Regional (11/12). 2020 - Was the Bluejays third finisher in both of the season's competitions ... Placed 46th at the Big East Championships with a career-best 6K time of 22:21.6, marking her the 18th fastest woman in program history in the event.
High School Accolades - athletic performances/recognition: Children’s Mercy Performance of the Week, KMBC Athlete of the Week, Heisman Scholarship School Winner, 2020 Citizenship Award Winner, KS All State team x3, Kansas XC First Team, 4 time state champion, 2017 8th place finisher KS 5A XC state, 2018 15th place finisher KS 5A XC state, 2019 4th place finisher KS 6A XC state, 7 time individual state medalist, and 4 time team state medalist.Â
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Interesting Fact About You: I got bit by a dog while on a run, and I had to go to the hospital to get a stitch.
Favorite Quote: I’m not sure if this would be considered a quote, but I love the Bible verse John 3:1!Â
Favorite Movie: The Polar Express
Hidden Talent: I can do a 3 leaf clover with my tongue.Â
Pre-Race Superstition: I tie my spikes and then do a few strides in them, and then I tie them again.
If I could have dinner with any three people: I would want to eat with Jesus, Shalane Flanagan, and Thomas Rhett.Â
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when: I met coach Gannon and Fayers and the girls the first time I stepped on campus for my official visit.Â
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Academic Accolades: 4.0 GPA, Academic Honor Roll x4, Kansas Scholar, and Academic All-State x2
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