Lady Owls on Right Track

women's track and field team is gaining speed with a first-place performance in the 4x400 meter relay in Illinois, a win and program record in the 800-meter event in Birmingham and concerted efforts to recruit new talent.

Destiny Jenkins, a senior and star runner at Athens Christian High School, signed a letter of intent Wednesday to run track and cross country for the Lady Owls, reported the Athens-Banner Herald.

Jenkins won the state Class A titles in the 800-meter and 1600-meter events and was on the winning 1600-meter relay team last spring, reported the Banner Herald. She joins her brother, Joshua, who signed to compete at Kennesaw State on the same day a year ago.

Jenkins was part of the Athens Christian track team that won two consecutive state titles. Individually, she came close to setting state records in the 800-meter and the mile.

“Kennesaw State is getting a girl that they’re not going to have to train how to work,” said Athens coach Tim Cummings. “She’s already there. They’re getting a leader and someone who does a great job of getting along and taking care of her teammates. They’re getting somebody who’s fun to have on the team."

The Lady Owls travel to Birmingham for the Samford Invite on Feb. 10.