“In my opinion, joy is deeper than happiness, as it is given by God.


I like to think that God has given me joy in simple things like running, so that I can share His joy with others.”


When most would say they are going to train for their sport, Sonya  She isn’t afraid to adapt to the seasons either.


“‘Training’ is what some people call it, but I prefer to call it ‘having fun.’ I like to run anywhere and everywhere year-round, but swim- ming helps with the heat in the summer and basketball/gym time/ indoor rock climbing in the winter.” Along with her impressive runs at the state cross country meet, Sonya placed sixth in districts as a freshman, second as a sophomore and ran to a district cham- pionship last year. She’s also earned Aca- demic All-State honors.


“Sonya is a talented athlete, one of the hardest working you’ll ever meet,” said Cal- vary Cross Country Coach Kerri Morris. “She puts 110% into everything. She is also one - mate, always supporting her teammates and other competitors. She is strong in her faith. Her running talent is a gift from God, and she celebrates that.”


Sonya has a bright future ahead of her as she keeps on “Brunning” 


 


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