The 5-foot-5 senior won the Class LL state meet this past season with a time of 18:13, breaking the tape 22 seconds ahead of her next-closest competitor and leading the Guardians to second place as a team. Strauss went unbeaten against in-state opponents in 2024. She also took 22nd at Foot Locker Nationals and finished third at the Foot Locker Northeast Regional, matching her personal-best with a time of 17:41.50 to earn First Team All-Region honors. She broke the tape at the 89th New England XC Championships in 17:46.00.
Strauss has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to run at the University of Connecticut this fall.
A two-time team captain, Strauss has volunteered locally with Camp Sunrise, a special needs camp for children.
