Nicky Akande, a senior at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA, has
verbally committed to run for Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA for
her collegiate career. Nicky won the Georgia AAAAA Cross Country title in
November with a record time of 17:55. She was undefeated against Georgia
runners this year and swept the County and State runner of the year honors.
Villanova is the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country Champions and the most storied program in Women's Cross Country history. Nicky is
excited about the athletic and academic opportunities that await her at
Villanova. She chose the Wildcats over Florida State, Arkansas, and
Columbia.
Nicky also placed 2nd in 3 different events (800m - 2:13, 1600 - 5:00, and
4x400m - 3:50) in last spring's GHSA Girls State Track Meet and won the
AAAAA State Championship in the 800m in 2008.
Coach Hudson
Head Cross Country and Track Coach
Collins Hill High School
Suwanee, GA