The 5-foot-7 senior became the first girl to win the 800-, the 1600- and 3200-meter run at the Class 6A state championship meet this past season, setting two meet records in the process. Hinkle broke the tape in the 1600 with a record time of 4:49.24 and set a new standard of 10:35.29 in the 3200, also claiming the 800 in 2:09.47. She took the 800 title at the state Meet of Champions as well.
Hinkle has maintained a weighted 4.14 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on scholarship at Oklahoma State University this fall.
A devoted member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hinkle has served as a youth leader in her church and has volunteered as a mentor for younger runners.
