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2025 Women's Cross Country Roster

Grace Veloza

  • Height 4-9
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Newark, Calif.
  • High School Newark Memorial HS
  • Major Biology

Biography

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Newark Memorial High School in 2025 ... Ran four seasons of varsity cross country, two in track & field and played one season of softball ... On MVAL Championship team in 2023 and 2024 ... Four-time All-League in cross country ... Ran a personal best 5k time of 19:04 at the 2024 CIF State Championships ... Ran a 3-mile personal best time of 18:11 at the 2024 MVAL Championships ... 2025 NMHS Female Athlete of the Year ... State Qualifier ... Honor Roll ... ASB ... Student-Athlete Advisory Council. 

PERSONAL: Daughter of Beverly and Kenny Veloza ... Sister to Kyle, Jonathan, Andrew and Tyler Veloza ... Enjoys running, shopping, watching softball and going to the beach ... Favorite athletes are Faith Kipyegon, Parker Valby and Sha'Carri Richardson ... Enjoys eating pancakes and shrimp spaghetti ... Enjoys watching Mid '90s, White Chicks, Grown Ups and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days ... Enjoys listening to Fleetwood Mac, Mac Miller and Drake ... 'I chose Cal State East Bay because it offers a great opportunity to continue pursuing my passion for running, provides a strong education, and allows me to stay close to home.'