“As well as Katelynn did in cross country, she might be an even better track runner. What she’s done is pretty incredible. There’s always a target on her back, but she’s really embraced that role and never succumbed to the pressure. She always runs her race and usually runs it to perfection.”

Paul Hass

Glenbard West Distance Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-3 sophomore won the 1600-meter run with a meet-record time of 4:47.36 and captured the 3200 with another record clocking of 10:12.96 at the Class 3A state meet this past season. The state’s reigning Gatorade Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, Hart also ran the fastest mile time by a prep girl in state history (4:44.63) this spring. Her season-best effort of 9:52.02 in the 3200 ranked as the nation’s No. 2 performance among prep competitors in 2018 at the time of her selection, and No. 3 in U.S. high school history.

Academic Achievement

Hart has maintained a 4.77 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Hart has volunteered locally on behalf of the Mawi Learning leadership group.