2021 Cross Country Roster

Jessa Hanson

  • Class Senior
  • High School Willmar Senior High School
  • Hometown Spicer, Minn.

Biography

2021: Did not compete

2020-21 (COVID-19 Season):

  • Placed 79th at NCAA Championships (21:22.6)
  • Finished fifth at Big Sky Championships (17:24.9)

2019: Did not compete

2018: Set a new PR in the 5K at Big Sky Championships with a time of 17:09.9, resulting in a 13th-place finish...Went on to set a new PR in the 6K at NCAA Mountain Regionals coming in at 48th-place (21:15.0)

2017: Big Sky All-Academic team honoree...Ran one race for team during freshman season...In the Greater Louisville Classic she finished in 196th place with a time of 18:45.67.

High School Personal Bests:

  • 1600m: 5:05.0 
  • 3200m: 11:15.76
  • 800m: 2:18.05
  • 5K (XC): 17:50.5 
TF/XC Accomplishments: 
  • Three-time NXN team qualifier in high school; team placed 5th in the nation
  • High school record holder in the 1600m (5:05)
Why did you choose NAU?

I chose NAU because of the amazing location for both living and training at altitude alongside a team that has been on the rise for the past few years. Being a part of the legacy of growth in the women’s program has been a huge part of my inspiration and motivation for joining the NAU family. The coaching staff are the best of the best and always want what’s best for their athletes, both within and outside of the sport.

Academic:
  • Majoring in Majoring in Biology and Spanish with a minor in Chemistry
  • Golden Eagle Scholar
  • 2018 All-Academic Big Sky award recipient
Personal:
  • Daughter of Mike and Jodi
  • Sister to Sam
  • Birthday: February 7

Historical Player Information

  • 2017Freshman

  • 2018Sophomore

  • 2019Junior

  • 2020Senior

  • 2021Senior