Casey Nixon

Photo by: Rayna Schmidt

Class:
Junior
Events:
Throws
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Height:
5-7
High School:
Blackhawk
Squadron:
32 Road Runners

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2023-24: Competed in the shot put during 12 meets…recorded a career-best distance of 39’9¼” at the Mountain West Indoor Championships…that distance is ranked No. 24 on the Academy’s all-time standings…recorded an outdoor-best throw of 38’5½” at the Bobcat Invitational…also debuted in the discus throw and hammer throw during the outdoor season …academic all-conference.

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2022-23: Did not compete for the track and field team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Blackhawk High School…led team to a section championship…named Midwestern Athletic Conference Female Student-Athlete of the Year…state qualifier…placed at the conference championship meet…also member of the varsity basketball team…member of the team that won the WPIAL title in 2022…first-team all-section honoree in 2022…selected as a Round Ball Classic All-Star…named Beaver County Times All-Star…member of the National Honor Society…Pennsylvania Merit Scholar…class valedictorian.

PERSONAL: Full name is Cassandra Cay Nixon…goes by Casey…daughter of Bill and Kim Nixon…father graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy, before commissioning into the Air Force…has an older brother who will graduate from the Merchant Marine Academy in 2024…majoring in computer science…lived in Italy for a time while growing up…hobbies include camping, fly fishing, playing the guitar, and traveling…member of Cadet Squadron 32.