The University of Arizona Wildcat men's and No. 7 women's track and field teams both have athletes competing in the 2013 NCAA West Preliminary Round in Austin, Texas.
Competition at the MPSF Championships resumes on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. PST.
2012: Indoors, competed at the NAU Open, finishing in first place with a time of 5:18.8 in the mile ... She redshirted the outdoor season.
2011 (XC): She finished in 21st place in the 5,000-meter race at the George Kyte Classic, clocking a time of 18:56.1 ... Ran three miles in 18:19 at the Dave Murray Invitational, good for 16th place ... At the Grand Canyon Invitational, Penney clocked a time of 18:39.6, good for fifth place in the 5,000-meter race.
HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Xavier College Prep, she was the team captain her senior year ... Four-time Arizona 5A-I All-State and All-Fiesta Region ... A member of the 5A-I State Championship cross country team all four years ... National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL: She is the daughter of Jeff and Beth Penney.