Cross Country Recruits Lindsey Szybura

1-3-06

Head Coach Mike Collins, after recruiting an Idaho native in Kyli Astle last month, looks back to Washington to strengthen the women’s program. Lindsey Szybura, currently a senior at Orting High School, has recently signed a letter of intend to attend and run for LCSC next fall. Syzbura is similar to the newly recruited Kyli Astle in the fact that she is teeming with running ability, but has somewhat limited running experience.

This past season, as a senior, was Szybura’s first as a runner, yet Coach Collins is confident she’ll be a great addition to the program. “In just her first season of running she has already accomplished a lot. She finished 2nd in her district meet then subsequently 9th in the State 2A championships. Her PR's are already putting her in a position to be one of my top runners next year (e.g. she holds a 5K PR of 19:22).” 

True to the reputation of the cross country team, Szybura, a member of the National Honor Society with a high school GPA of 3.7, excels not only in sports, but also in the classroom. Perhaps one thing that sets her apart from some of the other recruits is her overwhelming desire to attend LCSC. Collins on Szybura’s attitude said, “Most importantly, she really wants to be here. I don't think I have had a recruit that has expressed as great a desire to be at LCSC, both for school and running. Her enthusiasm is amazing and we are looking forward to seeing her run in Warrior Blue this fall.”