Amanda McKinney

Amanda McKinney

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Aberdeen, North Carolina

High School:
Pinecrest HS

Event:
Distance

Birthdate:
11/11/1988

2008:Competed in five meets ... was the third Bobcat to cross the line at the Texas A&M Invitational with a time of 18:49 ... recorded a time of 23:07 at the Cowboy Jamboree ... finished third at the Southwest Invitational in a time of 23:35 ... at the Southland Conference Championships finished in 21st place with a time of 23:23 ... registered a time of 22:59 at the NCAA Regionals for her best time of the season.

Pinecrest HS: Four-year letterman in Cross Country and Track ... voted team captain of both teams receiving the Coach's Award, Most Valuable Runner and Most Valuable Distance Runner accolades...secured a personal best of 2:17 in the 800 meters and 5:18 in the mile ... instrumental in Class 4A state championship 4x800 meter relay team.

Personal: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii ... father Mitchell McKinney serves in the United States Army, mother Uleta, is a receptionist ... has one sister ... major is undeclared.