Tierra Robinson-Jones Gatorade 2017 - 2018: Player of the Year Girls Track & Field

“A student-athlete like Tierra only comes into your program once in a generation. She knows her strengths, identifies her weaknesses and creates strategies to fix the issues. She’s a born leader who is willing to do extra, without acknowledgement or credit, to positively benefit the team.”

Jamal Cooks

Head Coach of Bishop O'Dowd High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior won the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.66 seconds and the 400-meter dash in 52.37 seconds at the state championship meet this past season. Robinson-Jones’ winning time in the 400 ranked as the nation’s No. 3 performance among prep competitors in 2018 at the time of her selection.

Academic Achievement

Robinson-Jones has maintained a 3.18 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field on scholarship at Texas A&M this fall.

Exemplary Character

Also a talented musician, Robinson-Jones has participated in multiple community service initiatives in association with the Black Student Union.

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