Bio

Was the Eagles' first-ever cross country signee...one of several runners who is fairly new to the sport...has shown a willingness to make cross country a pursuit that will ultimately lead to great success...while technically a newcomer to distance running, she already shows the potential to represent Tallahassee at the national level.

2016: Ran a time of 26:37.69 at the Cougar XC Challenge, scoring points for the Eagles in her collegiate debut...finished with a time of 27:56 at the Prefontaine Forest Run 5K...posted a time of 24:09.22 at the Chipola XC Invitational...ran a 26:52.7 at the FSU Invitational...ran a 26:58.3 at the Run For Lawson 5K...posted a 27:10.96 at the NJCAA Region 8/FCSAA State Cross Country Championship.

High School: Graduated from Wakulla High School where she ran cross country for head coach Paul Hoover...didn't run until her senior year at Wakulla but, in her lone season, helped the War Eagles to the Class 2A, District 2 Championship and a berth in the 2014 FHSAA Cross Country State Championships...member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Personal: Celebrates an October 11 birthday...daughter of Jill Rudd...plans to major in biology...has been an honors student while at TCC...member of the Honors Program.

Personal Records

• 5K: 26:37.69, Cougar XC Challenge, 8/26/16

Getting to know Jeanna Prisco

Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy...Favorite movie: The Notebook...In my spare time I like to: Ride my bike on trails and relax at the beach...If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Thailand...If I auditioned for American Idol, I would sing: "This Girl Is on Fire" by Alicia Keys...One thing you don't know about me: I plan to hike the Apalachian Trail once I receive my A.A. degree...Person I admire the most: Hunter Phillips...Favorite food: Teriyaki Chicken Salad...One food I absolutely will not touch: Tomatoes...Best place to eat in Tallahassee: Siam Sushi...To get ready for a race I like to: Listen to music...My dream job would be: Pediatrician...Favorite athlete: Tim Tebow...My most memorable moment as an athlete: Regional championship meet in 2014, I ran faster than a competitor who was favored in the race and it allowed my team to advance to the state meet...What I like best about TCC: Free cross-training class and gym access...Favorite class at TCC: Psychology...What piece of advice I would give to freshmen: In order to be successful in life, you have to strive for greatness and push yourself past your limits.