Ricar Mends
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- Hometown:
- Moline, Ill.
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- Year:
- SR
Bio
2021 (Senior): Was the Pride's top finisher at the Heart of America Championship with a 19:28.9 to qualify for All-Conference First Team honors, finishing in 10th place.
Before Clarke: Attended Scott Community College for two years…Top 12 all-regional in 2018 and Top 21 all-regional in 2019…2018 Fall Dean’s List.
High School: 2018 graduate of United Township High School…was a member of the Panthers’ cross country and track and field programs…four-year letterwinner in track…Most Dedicated Award…Academic Achievement Letter…three-year varsity letterwinner in cross country…MVP…Most Dedicated Award…Academic Achievement Letter…Top 10 percednt of class…student council…Rotarian…Interact Club member…Ribbons for Kelsey (Autism Awareness)…student hunger drive.
Personal File: Born on July 31, 1999 in Monrovia, Illinois….daughter of George and Tina Mends, of Moline, Illinois…has one brother and a sister…enjoys running, walking, watching historical documentaries and writing…majoring in social work.
