Senior (2017)
• Placed 90th at the NAIA National Championships (Nov. 18) with a time of 18:59 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington.• Ran to a 18th-place finish in a time of 19:17 to help the Saints win their 4th straight WHAC Championships at Riverside Park • Placed 21st out of 188 at the MCC Jayhawk Invitational (Oct. 13), crossing the finish line in 19:21 • Placed 27th out of 203 at the Bethel College Invitational (Oct. 6), crossing the finish line in 19:17
Junior (2016)
• Placed 49th at the NAIA National Championships (Nov. 19) with a personal best time of 18:14 at North Farms XC Course in Elsah, Illinois. The Saints returned to the podium with their second consecutive 4th place team finish. • Ran to a 8th-place finish in 19:04 to help the Saints win the WHAC Championships at Riverside Park. Was named Honorable Mention All-WHAC for her performacne. • Finished 15th with a time of 18:46 in the 5,000-meter event at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge (Oct. 22) at Riverside Park.• Placed 13th out of 165 at the Bethel College Invitational (Oct. 7), crossing the finish line in 18:56. • Placed 13th in a time of 18:39 at the National Catholic Championships. • Opened the season at the 5,000-meter UW-Parkside Midwest Open (Sept. 10), crossing 26th in 19:31
Sophomore (2015)
• Placed 56th at the NAIA National Championships (Nov. 21) with a time of 18:41 at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Saints finished 4th to record the highest finish in school history by a female sport. • Ran to a 7th-place finish in 18:49 to help the Saints win the WHAC Championships at Riverside Park. Molly was named First Team All-WHAC for the second consecutive year. • Finished 6th with a time of 19:00 in the 5,000-meter event at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge (Oct. 24) at GraceWil Golf Course. • Ran a 18:34 at the Royals XC Challenge (Oct. 9) at McAlpine Park to place 9th. • Finished 15th at the National Catholic Championships (Sept. 18) contested on the campus of Notre Dame in the 5K event, finishing with a time of 18:58. • Opened at the 5,000-meter Calvin Knight Invitational (Sept. 12), crossing 21st in 18:47.
Freshman (2014)
• Placed 41st at the NAIA National Championships (Nov. 22) with a time of 18:45 at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, Kansas. • Ran to a 4th-place finish in 18:34 to help the Saints claim the 2014 WHAC Championships (Nov. 8) at Riverside Park. Molly was name to the All-WHAC First Team and was named WHAC "Newcomer of the Year". • Finished 17th with a time of 19:06 in the 5,000-meter event at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge (Oct. 25) at GraceWil Golf Course. • Ran a 18:54 at the NAIA Preview Meet (Oct. 11) at Rim Rock Farm to place 12th. • Finished 8th at the National Catholic Invitational Sept. 19) contested at Notre Dame, finishing with a time of 18:33. • Made her Aquinas debut at the 5,000-meter Calvin Knight Invitational (Sept. 13), crossing 8th in 18:40.
High School: Prepped at Traverse City Central High School under head coach Lisa Taylor for Cross Country and Track (fall 2010 – spring 2014). Earned All-State honors at the MHSAA D1 Cross Country State Championships (2012 & 2013), and was All-Conference for Big North Conference all four years as a Trojan. Was on the All-Region Girl’s Dream Team (x2). Competed in the 3200m run at the MHSAA D1 Track & Field State Championships (2013 & 2014) and at New Balance Nationals (June 2014). Earned Academic All-State honors in each of her seasons of running, and was chosen as an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award Finalist in 2014. Was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. Served as a team captain for both her Cross Country & Track teams and received multiple honors, a few being: most outstanding sophomore, coach’s award for purpose, captain’s award for commitment and perseverance, and MVP.
Personal: Daughter of Christopher and Joanne Peregrine. Sister of Kelly Peregrine (not to be confused with Molly – they look the same, but Kelly runs at Hope College!). Majoring in Biology/Pre-Health with a concentration in Pre-Physician Assistant studies. Is fascinated by the science, faith, and the human body. Works as a Nurse Assistant at Munson Hospital and a Volunteer Coach for the Special Olympics running program in the summer. Loves anything that has to do with the outdoors, clear blue water, the beach, exercising, and children. Enjoys swimming, paddleboarding, biking, traveling, cooking, reading, music & singing, and spending time with family & friends. Is passionate about her Catholic faith and strives to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Wants to thank everyone who has (and continues to) support her in this journey of life; she couldn’t do it without you!
