Athlete of the Week - October 26 - November 1, 2020

Tough, team player, determined, poised, dedicated. All of these words describe Gabby. It was most evident on Saturday morning when the Canterbury Cross Country team competed in the 1A-District 11 meet. Gabby ran a personal best time of 22:10 and was Canterbury's second girl to cross the finish line. Her performance made a significant impact on the Cougar's district runner-up team finish. Gabby finished in the Top 10 and earned a ribbon for her seventh-place finish. “It is a remarkable feat considering that Gabby has dealt with painful shin splints all season long. When she could have easily given up on the season, Gabby found ways to cross-train to get through the season and prepare for this meet. She is one of the toughest and determined runners that I have ever coached,” shared Coach Charlotte Edwards.

Canterbury’s Athlete of the Week program is generously sponsored by Busey Bank.