2026 Women's Cross Country Roster

Taylor Pennell

  • Position Distance
  • Height 5-3
  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool James Campbell High School
  • Hometown Ewa Beach, HI

Biography

Prior to SPU
Competed in cross country, track, and swimming at James Campbell High School under head coach Mark Inay … earned two varsity letters … specialized in the 3,000 meters … recorded personal-best times of 20:24.9 in the three-mile, 20:27.7 in the 5,000 meters, 5:32.04 in the 1,500 meters, and 11:38.79 in the 3,000 meters … earned OIA Cross Country Western Division First Team honors as a junior … placed 12th at the OIA Cross Country Varsity Championships as a senior … helped the 4x800-meter relay place fifth at the OIA Track & Field Championships … earned recognition on the Principal’s List from 2022-26 … received AP Honors from 2024-26 … also earned Academic Honors, STEM Honors, and Career and Technical Education Honors.

WHY SHE CHOSE SPU
“SPU provided me with a second chance in both athletics and academics.”

Personal
Full name is Taylor Skye Pennell … parents are Ronald and Alma … has three sisters, Kylie, Rylie, and Laney … favorite movie and TV show are The Hunger Games and Grey’s Anatomy … favorite foods are salmon and tofu … favorite athlete is Jessica Hull … enjoys watching cross country, track, and gymnastics … nicknames include Tay, Tay Tay, Little Tay, and Skye … plans to major in mechanical engineering