Kennesaw State track and field director Cale McDaniel announced his 2019 signing class on Wednesday, July 10, which included state champion Olivia Brown of Effingham County High School.
Brown excelled in the 100-meter hurdles event throughout her time with the Rebels, holding the all-time school record for that and four other disciplines.
On May 11, she proceeded to win the state class 6A championship in the hurdles event, posting a time of 13.96 seconds to conclude her successful high school career.
According to the Augusta Chronicle, Brown officially signed with the Owls among friends and family at a church in Savannah. Through her high praise for KSU, it becomes clear why she chose the Owls.
“I was very drawn to the school, the campus. It’s very well-rounded,” Brown said. “I feel like I’m joining a group that will really push me to get better. It’ll be great.”
The prospective psychology major will be an important addition to a KSU track and field program that is trying to return to conference-winning form after falling short last season at the Atlantic Sun conference championships.
After winning the outdoor conference title in 2018, the KSU women’s track and field team placed second this past season.
Overall, McDaniel signed 19 players on the women’s team and 10 on the men’s side.
“I am really proud of the work this staff did putting together this class,” McDaniel said. “There is a ton of talent coming to Kennesaw State and it is an exciting time to be an Owl.”
According to the Augusta Chronicle, in addition to her high school accolades, Brown has qualified for the Junior Olympics and will compete there from July 29 to Aug. 3.
