“There’s no individual in this state more deserving than Emma Wilson. She’s been the dominant force in girls cross country in our area since she entered high school, and even when she was in middle school, it was clear that she was destined to be a special talent. I think she’s always had the heart and mind of a champion.”

Heath Pruitt

Head Coach Head coach at South Putnam High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6 senior raced to the state championship this past season with a time of 17:53.9. The state’s returning Gatorade Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, Wilson also finished fourth at the Nike Cross Nationals Midwest Regional championships in 17:41.8 and took 32nd nationally at the NXN Final. In addition, she captured victories at the Sectional, Regional and Semi-State championships, as well as at the Dave Bannon Invitational and the THSB Invitational.

Academic Achievement

Wilson has maintained a 3.88 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in cross country and track and field on scholarship at the University of Illinois this fall.

Exemplary Character

Also a talented musician and artist, Wilson has volunteered locally on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.