2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
2026 (Junior):
UIS Prairie Stars Invitational (5K): 28:47.63, 49th out of 56
Larry Young Invitational (5K): 26:58.7, 83rd out of 98
2025 (Sophomore): Did not see action.
-Â Â GLVC Academic All-Conference
2024 (Freshman):
UIS Prairie Stars Invitational (5K): 23:22.44, 83rd out of 112; collegiate debut
Larry Young Invitational (5K): 27:17.10, 146th out of 168
Brissman-Lundeen Invitational (6K): 31:14.8, 81st out of 101
Trojan Invitational (5K): 23:40.3, sixth out of 21
GLVC Championship (6K): 27:05.3, 119th out of 140
Personal: Ava Certa is from Godfrey, Illinois, and attended Marquette Catholic High School, where she was a proud member of the Explorers athletic program. She is the daughter of Joseph and Christine Certa and has two siblings, Olivia and Julian.
Throughout her high school career, Ava distinguished herself both academically and athletically. She was a Silver Medallion recipient and earned the MVP award for her athletic achievements. One of her proudest team accomplishments was helping lead Marquette Catholic to the 2023 Gateway Metro Conference Championship.
Outside of athletics, Ava enjoys running, spending time with her friends, and shopping. Her well-rounded interests reflect her energetic and social personality.
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