Aquinas College

Sophomore Eleanor "Ellie" Francis returns to the Aquinas Cross Country program while pursuing a degree in Business Administration. A native of Allendale, Michigan, Francis joined the Saints after a successful high school career that included All-Conference honors and multiple Team MVP awards while also competing in soccer.

Francis has been running for five years and chose Aquinas because of its welcoming team atmosphere and outstanding coaching staff. She looks forward to continuing to grow alongside supportive teammates while making the most of her collegiate experience.

Ellie believes success comes from having fun, being a great teammate and embracing every opportunity to improve. Away from running, she enjoys spending time outdoors.