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2018-19 Women's Track and Field Roster

Morgan Shires

  • Height 5-4
  • Class Sophomore
  • High School Providence
  • Hometown Charlotte, N.C.

Biography

CROSS COUNTRY

2017-18 (Freshman):
Raced in six competitions in first season...Made collegiate debut on Sept. 2, 2017, at Elon Invitational...Finished 71st (21:03) at Mountain To Sea Duals...Came in 81st place at CAA Championships in Elon, N.C.

2018-19 (Sophomore): Competed in all four races in second season...Finished 18th (23:55) in season-opening race at Coastal Carolina Invitational on Sept. 7, 2018.

High School: Competed four years for Coaches Steve Touranjoe and Kurt Niedenzu at Providence High School in Charlotte, N.C..Earned Panther Award in sophomore and senior years...All-Conference and All-Region in cross country and track in senior season...Competed in 4x800 relay and 2-mile run at 4A state championships...Placed seventh at 2016 South Meck 8 Conference X-C Championships...Finished 12th at 4A West Regional with PR of 20:15.

Personal: Full Name: Morgan Taylor Shires...Born in Charlotte, N.C....Daughter of Scott and Julie Shires.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    5'4"
  • 2018-19Sophomore

    Distance
    5'4"