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Southern Virginia University

2019 Women's Cross Country

Sophie Dryden

  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool Parry McCluer High School
  • Hometown Buena Vista, Virginia

Biography

2019 | Freshman

  • CAC Athlete of the Week (9/3/19)
  • Debuted for the Knights at the UMW Opener winning with a 4k time of 15:10.76. (8/30/19)
  • Finished 10th at the Roanoke Invite in a 6k time of 23:40.4. (11/14/19)
  • Scored second on the team for the Knights at the Louisville Cross Country Classic. (10/5/19)
  • Earned Fall and Spring Provost's and President's List Honors.

High School

  • Three-time all-state cross country.
  • Two-time all-state outdoor and indoor track.
  • State champion 3200 (2019).
  • Six-time all-state.
  • Two-time MVP for outdoor track.
  • Named female athlete of the year (2018-19).

Bio

  • Parents are Brent and Deidra Dryden.
  • Has four siblings.
  • Enjoys playing the guitar.
  • Loves going to concerts like Blink-182.
  • Enjoys spending time in the outdoors.
  • Favorite book series is Harry Potter.
  • Mother Deidra is the Director of Athletics.Â