Milford Native Named to the Assumption College Women's Cross Country Team

MILFORD, MA - From the Assumption College Grey Hounds: The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that Alexis Mejia, of Milford, has earned a coveted spot on the 2017 Assumption College Women's Cross Country team. Mejia, Class of 2021, is competing during the Greyhounds' fall season, which began with the Shacklette Invitational at Saint Anselm College on September 2.

"After last year's NCAA berth, the women who comprise the Greyhounds Cross Country Team are cognizant of the time and effort required to reach their goals," said Trent Baltzell, who was promoted to head coach of the cross country and track and field teams after serving as an assistant in the program for the last two years. "With many juniors and seniors on the team providing leadership for the younger runners, the team benefits from strong leadership and athletes who are committed to their roles as student-athletes."

Last season, the Women's Cross Country team earned a second-place finish at the Northast10 Championships and made the program's first-ever NCAA National Championships appearance, at which they placed 27th. Coming off the program's most successful season to date, the team was ranked second in the NE10 Pre-Championship Poll.

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Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Mass., Assumption College is a Catholic liberal arts institution that offers undergraduate students 41 majors and 48 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies; as well as master's and continuing education degrees and professional certificate programs-each through an educational experience that is grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. The curriculum enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge that leads to professional success and personal fulfillment. Students-whether on the Worcester campus or at the College's Rome, Italy, campus-become engaged participants in Assumption's classic liberal arts education, exploring new ideas and making connections across disciplines. To prepare for the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory and best practices, conduct innovative research, and develop excellent communication and critical-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information about Assumption College, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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