2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
Prior to SPU: Competed in cross country, track & field, and soccer at Mission Vista High School under head coach Steve Peppard … earned varsity letters across all three sports during her prep career … posted personal bests of 17:36.7 in the three-mile, 2:21.42 in the 800 meters, 5:12.78 in the 1,600 meters, and 11:30.12 in the 3,200 meters … earned First Team All-League honors in cross country three times … was the Woodbridge Invitational runner-up and twice earned Second Team CIF San Diego recognition … individually qualified for the California state cross country championships as a senior … captured league championships in the 800, 1,600, and 3,200 meters during her career and advanced to multiple CIF San Diego finals … named Team MVP in both cross country and track multiple times … selected as Mission Vista High School Athlete of the Year … served as team captain for varsity soccer, cross country, and track … helped her soccer team win the 2026 CIF Division 4 championship, her cross country team qualify for the California Division 3 State Championships, and her track team win the league title in the 4x400-meter relay … earned Scholar-Athlete honors all four years … completed the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Innovations pathway and received the Honors Medal … will graduate from Mission Vista High School in 2026.
WHY SHE CHOSE SPU
“I chose SPU because I wanted a change of scenery, it offered my desired major, and it is a Christian school.”
Personal – Daughter of Erica and Jay Erickson … sister to Janae … attends a non-denominational church … favorite movie is Save the Last Dance … favorite food is mashed potatoes … favorite sport to watch is soccer … favorite athlete is Neymar Jr. … dream car is a 1964 Chevrolet Impala … nickname is Jay … describes herself as a very talkative person who loves meeting new people … intends to major in pre-med.
