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2017 Women's Cross Country Roster

Karina Velez

  • Height 5-2
  • Hometown Eagle Pass, TX
  • Highschool Eagle Pass

Biography

Southland Commissioner's Honor Roll

2014 (Freshman):
Velez competed in three meets as a true freshman. She finished the Alamo City Opener 4K in 19th place. In the UIW Invitational 6K, she came in 74th place with a time of 26:43.8. Velez was named to the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

High School:  Velez was a member of the basketball, cross country and track programs at Eagle Pass High School.  She was a four-time team MVP in cross country and three-time Regional qualifier.  She was also a Regional qualifier in track.  She was a Distinguished Honors graduate and member of the National Honor Society.

Personal:  Velez is the daughter of Gustavo and Rachel Velez and is studying business administration with a minor in accounting.  She has two siblings, Gustavo and Karla.  She was born on March 26, 1996.

Top Times:
4K - 16:55.23, Alamo City Opener, 8/29/14
5K - 20:11.76, Notre Dame, 9/19/14
6K - 26:43.8, UIW Invitational, 10/11/14

Historical Player Information

  • 2016Junior

    5'2"
  • 2017Senior

    5'2"