Ashton Higgerson

Class:
Freshman
Events:
Distance
Hometown:
Prairie Village, Kan.
Height:
6-0
High School:
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Squadron:
13 Bulldawgs

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2022-23: Raced the mile during four indoor meets, clocking a career-best time of 4:15.13 (adjusted for altitude) at the Colorado Invitational…competed in the 1500-meter run twice outdoors…used a personal-best 3:55.09a to win the Tom Benich Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL: St. Thomas Aquinas High School…member of four state championship cross country teams…claimed five top-three individual finishes at the Kansas state meet – cross country (second), 1600-meter run (second, twice), 3200-meter run (second), 800-meter run (third)…claimed All-America honors in the 4xmile relay…earned first-team all-metro honors in cross country…all-state honoree in both cross country and track…academic all-state in cross country…named to the Principal’s Honor Roll.

PERSONAL: Son of Brad and Carol Higgerson…nickname is Higgy…has four siblings (two older, two younger)…older brother, Aiden, is a member of the cross country and track teams at Kansas State University…planning to major in management…future plans include hopefully working in acquisitions…hobbies include hanging out with friends and family…member of Cadet Squadron 13.