The 5-foot-7 junior won the 800-meter run with a meet-record time of 2:11.27, and captured the 400-meter dash in 55.08 at the Class 3A state meet this past season. McNeil's season-best time of 2:07.34 in the 800 ranked as the nation's No. 9 performance among prep competitors in 2017 at the time of her selection.
McNeil has maintained a 3.31 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.
McNeil has volunteered locally on behalf of a group home and a youth track program. "Nyjari is an extremely hard-working and talented runner," said Franklin coach Paul Hannsen. "Two things that are starting to separate her from some of her equally talented peers are her amazing consistency and mental focus. I can count on one hand the number of bad races she has had over three years."