On Thursday Feb. 23, 2023, Central Bucks East senior Jillian Thorning was recognized for committing to continue her cross country and track career at High Point University.
Jillian Thorning – High Point University (Cross Country/Track & Field)
Major: Biology
Final list of colleges: High Point, Bucknell, Nova Southeastern
Reasons for choosing High Point: “I really fit in with the environment of the coach and the team. I love the location and the campus, and everything felt right for what I want to study. They have great resources for me to excel.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in track and cross country at the collegiate level? “I’m also a swimmer, so I was deciding between swimming and running. In the 2021 cross country season, I really started to like running as something I wanted to do in the future for four more years. My team and the environment I was in made it a lot more fun for me at the time, and I realized it was something I could continue.”
Cross country coach Keith Sinn says: “Jill Thorning ran for me her junior and senior years and for coach Sam Losorelli prior to that. She was a two-time state qualifier in her junior year and senior year. A highlight of her senior year was when she earned a district medal in cross country. She is one of the toughest runners I have ever coached in my career. She is a joy to have on the team. She was a wonderful captain, a wonderful leader of the team, a wonderful example for the younger girls, and she will be missed terribly.”
Track & field coach Steve Martin says: “Jill Thorning is committed to High Point University. She has a quiet confidence, and she’s a very humble person. Over the course of her years running, she has been truly successful. She leads by example and has been a tremendous asset for our team. She’s just a great person – cheers for her teammates’ successes as much as her own. She’s going to be a great asset at High Point University for their cross country and track and field programs.”
Swimming coach Kris Moyer says: “Jillian Thorning is an awesome kid and has been an incredible captain and teammate to the swim team. She always has a smile on her face, and she is 100 percent dedicated to doing everything with the team and for the team. She’s a hard worker and just an all-around great athlete and great young lady.”
About Jillian:
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite movie: Parasite
Favorite music: Everything
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