The 5-foot-11 senior throws specialist won both the discus and shot put events at the Class 5A state meet this past season, leading the Spartans to seventh place as a team. McGirt became the first prep girl from Louisiana to cross the 50-foot barrier when she launched the shot put 50 feet, four inches at the Bronco Relays. That effort ranked No. 5 nationally among prep girls competitors this spring at the time of her selection. She also threw the discus 148-11 at the Dutchtown Invitational, which was good for No. 90 in the country.
McGirt has maintained a 3.66 GPA in the classroom. She has already matriculated at the University of Tennessee after signing a written letter of athletic aid, and she will compete for the Vols beginning this fall.
McGirt has volunteered locally by starting a bible study group at her church. She has also donated her time as a youth throws coach for the Endeavor Athletics track club.
