Coaches and administrators of the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) selected fifteen top ranked athletes to feature as the 2023 Preseason All-MAIS Cross Country Team. The East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots were honored with four of the fifteen athletes selected to include: Leah Collipp, Audrey Mayatte, Emma Raines, and Emily Williams. Collipp, Mayatte, and Williams were also a part of the 2022 All MAIS team, this year joined by eighth grade honoree, Emma Raines.
Leah Collipp is a freshman at East Rankin Academy (Class of 2027). She is the daughter of Dr. David and Susan Collipp of Brandon, MS. Leah’s current cross country personal records include a 19:30.90 5K and a 12:50.00 two mile.
Audrey Mayatte is a junior at East Rankin Academy (Class of 2025). She is the daughter of Drs. Shaun and Claire Mayatte of Brandon, MS. Audrey’s current cross country personal records include a 20:06.10 5K and a 12:13.30 two mile.
Emma Raines is an eighth grader at East Rankin Academy (Class of 2028). She is the daughter of Kelli and Michael Raines of Pelahatchie, MS. Emma’s current cross country personal records include a 20:08.20 5K and a 12:49.80 two mile.
Emily Williams is a sophomore at East Rankin Academy (Class of 2026). She is the daughter of Johnathon and April Williams of Brandon, MS. Emily’s current cross country personal records include a 20:07.70 5K and a 12:36.00 two mile.
The quad of girls are an integral parts of the No. 1 ranked varsity girls’ team in the state of Mississippi among both public and private schools. The defending MAIS 5A state champions, the team is coached by Coach David Hopper.
Comment
Comments