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Women's Cross Country 7/28/2023 1:34:00 PM

Women’s Cross Country welcomes four freshmen

LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Zack Scott introduced on Friday four incoming freshmen set to join the women's cross country team this fall.

"We have a good group of four women joining our team/family for our 2023 cross country season," Scott said. "They will help improve our team ranking in the Southern Conference and, more importantly, help rebuild a winning culture."

An introduction to each signee is found below:

Evelyn Anderson - Eastern View High School - Culpeper, Va.

Milestat - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/11317928-evelyn-anderson

Parent(s): Jessica Rave and Jeremy Kniseley
Major: International Studies
Seeking a Commission: Undecided
Goals as a Division 1 Cadet-Athlete: I aspire to become the best version of myself both athletically and academically
Who had the greatest impact in your life: My mother was the one who originally got me to run track. She helped me find my love for it and has always been there to support me.
Why VMI: VMI will give me all the materials I need to enter the workforce. It will also instill a sense of discipline that will benefit me for the rest of my life.

Olivia Hurd – William Byrd High School - Vinton, Va.

Milestat - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/8118035-olivia-hurd

Parent(s): Chris and Taressa Hurd
Major: International Studies
Seeking a Commission: No
Goals as a Division 1 Cadet-Athlete: I have set a goal to break all of my high school PRs
Who had the greatest impact in your life: My grandfather. He is the one who pushed me to start running and fall in love with the sport
Why VMI: VMI provides am environment like no other and I feel like it is the best one for me. I think I will strive better at VMI

Jillian Sisk – Varina High School - Richmond, Va.

Milestat - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/9534766-jillian-sisk

Parent(s): Jessica and Bruce Sisk
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Seeking a Commission: No
Goals as a Division I Cadet-Athlete: My goals are to break track school records and maintain a high GPA
Who had the greatest impact in your life? My high school coach, Coach Crytser, completely changed my running career
Why VMI: I love a good challenge and loved the school when I went on a visit

Hayden Talbott – Buckingham County High School - Buckingham, Va.

Milestat - https://va.milesplit.com/athletes/9661961-hayden-talbott

Parent(s): Lindsay and Jay Talbott
Major: Psychology
Seeking a Commission: Army
Goals as a Division I Cadet-Athlete: To be the best possible version of myself and to always have a positive and hard-working mentality!
Who had the greatest impact in your life? My Dad, who is my coach, number one fan, role model and best friend through it all!
Why VMI: I'm not an ordinary person. VMI doesn't do ordinary; it's challenging and demanding. Most of all, it's a family. I want to be a part of that!

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Players Mentioned

Evelyn Anderson: Freshman

Olivia Hurd: Freshman

Jillian Sisk: Freshman

Hayden Talbott: Freshman

Players Mentioned

Evelyn Anderson
: Freshman

Olivia Hurd
: Freshman

Jillian Sisk
: Freshman

Hayden Talbott
: Freshman

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Women’s Cross Country welcomes four freshmen

Players Mentioned

Evelyn Anderson

Olivia Hurd

Jillian Sisk

Hayden Talbott

Players Mentioned

Evelyn Anderson

Olivia Hurd

Jillian Sisk

Hayden Talbott