Brooke Gerrits
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- Hometown:
- Viera, FL /
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- Year:
- Freshman
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- High School:
- Viera High
Bio
Brooke graduated from Viera High School in spring 2023. She began running in elementary school, following her sister who did the same. Brooke was recruited when Coach Wilson attended a FACA Clinic in Daytona where she met Coach Gerrits - Brooke's mother - and learned of her cross country and track accomplishments.
Academic Interest/Degree: Environmental Sciences
High School Coach: Coach Samantha Gerrits
High School Personal Records:
- 1600 meters: 5:30
- 5K Cross Country: 19:13
Why did you choose Daytona State College: "Coach Judy gave me an amazing opportunity that I couldn't pass up."
Coach's Comments: Brooke hails from a very strong distance program at Viera High School where she excelled in the mile and 3200. Her high school PR’s rank her as one of the top freshmen in Falcon program history.
News mentions
The Daytona State Women's Cross Country team finished sixth out of 38 teams at the NJCAA National Division II Championships in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday.
The Daytona State Cross Country team heads to Huntsville, Alabama for the NJCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships to be held Saturday at John Hunt Cross Country Park.
The Daytona State women's cross country team took home the team and individual titles at the Region 8 Championships on Tuesday.
Daytona State Women's Cross Country will take on Region 8 teams this Tuesday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee.
Sophomore Giovana Meade led the Falcons to a top 20 team finish at the FSU Invitational this past weekend.
The Daytona State Falcons, ranked #4 nationally, will head to Tallahassee on Friday for the Florida State Invitational.
The Daytona State women's cross country team rose to the occasion Friday in Huntsville on Friday at the John Hunt Cross Country course, site of the 2023 NJCAA National Championships.
The women's cross country team takes on multiple teams from around the state on Friday at the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton.
Women's Cross Country had its first outing of the season on the beach on Thursday evening.
Starting their 6th season, Daytona State Cross Country runners are gearing up for the 2023 campaign.