Ave Maria

As a Junior in 2024: Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete ... Sun Conference All-Academic Team ... Competed in three events during junior season at Ave Maria ... Started season at Southeastern University's Fire Invitational in Lakeland, running 5k course in 24:07.7 ... Made 6k season debut at Ave Maria Invitational, running season-best 6k time of 28:48.8 on home course, under three seconds away from her personal best ... Ended season at Sun Conference Cross Country Championships, running 6k course in 31:05.5

As a Sophomore in 2023: Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete ... Sun Conference All-Academic Team ... Competed in four events during second season on Ave Maria cross country roster ... Best 5k time of season came at Keiser University Flagship XC Invitational, clocking in at 21:39.24 ... Competed in two 6k events - one on home course and one in Lakeland ... Set season-best 6k time at Ave Maria Invitational, finishing in top half of field at 27:58.30 ... Part of Ave Maria contingent at Sunshine State Conference Preview, finishing fourth among Gyrenes with time of 28:45.64

As a Freshman in 2022: In first season on campus, competed in all six events for Gyrenes ...  Completed all 5 5k courses in under 22 minutes ... Contributed to Ave Maria team score for first time at Saint Leo Abbey Invitational, running course in 21:59.52 ... Set personal record at Royals Cross Country Challenge with time of 21:38.10 ... Nearly set new personal best at Ave Maria Invitational with time of 21:38.50, good for ninth place ... Finished season in top half of Sun Conference Championships, running course in 21:51.60 

Personal: Born May 17, 2004 ... daughter of David and Maribel Talafuse ... majoring in accounting and nursing