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2019-20 XC/Track Roster

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Anya Schmitt

  • Class Senior
  • Highschool East Islip
  • Hometown East Islip, NY

Biography

Anya's Results

Set the school record in the 3000m steeplechase on May 5, 2019: 11:18.29


2019-20 (SENIOR):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team member for all three seasons
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll member
  • Competed in six cross country & four indoor track events
  • Finished 46th at the MAAC Cross Country Championships
  • Placed 18th with a personal best of 5:26.58 in the mile and was part of the 4x400m relay team that took seventh at the MAAC Indoor Track Championships
2018-19 (JUNIOR):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team & Academic Honor Roll member 
  • Competed in seven cross country events and six outdoor track meets 
  • Ran a personal best 18:44.3 in the 5k at the R.K. Munsey/UAlbany XC Invitational on Oct. 12
  • Participated in the 6k at the MAAC Cross Country Championships and the NCAA DI Northeast Region Cross Country Championships 
  • Placed second in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Black & Gold Invitational on March 29
  • Placed eighth in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 5 with a personal best 11:18.29
2017-18 (SOPHOMORE):
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll member 
  • Competed in six outdoor track events 
  • Set personal bests in the 1500 (4:56.39) and the 3000 (10:47.13) at the Bison Outdoor Classic April 14-15
  • Won the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Capital District Classic on April 29
2016-17 (FRESHMAN):
  • Competed in six cross country events, one indoor track meet and three outdoor events
  • Set a 6k personal record of 22:42.2 at the Paul Short Race
  • Ran a 18:51.7 personal record 5K at the UAlbany XC Invitational
  • Finished eighth in the 4x100m relay to set the school record at the MAAC Outdoor Championship
  • Took 15th in the 3000m steeplechase at the MAAC Outdoor Championship
  • Participated in the NCAA DI Northeast Cross Country Region Championships on Nov. 11
BEFORE SIENA:
  • Participated in cross country and track and East Islip High School
  • Played JV Basketball
  • Member of the youth group Ancient Order of Hibernians
PERSONAL:
  • Born on June 10
  • Daughter of George and Diane Schmitt
  • Has one sister - Masha
  • Majoring in sociology 
  • Chose Siena for academics
GETTING TO KNOW ANYA:
  • Major: Psychology
    Twitter handle: Freshfish24
    Instagram handle: Freshfish24
    What I like most about Siena: The atmosphere of the campus
    My goal for the upcoming season: To do really good at MAAC. Also for our team to move up the ranks
    My biggest fear is: death
    My hobbies are: Anything that involves being outside
    If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Australia
    If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: Water
    My biggest fan: Ben Howard
    Best advice I have ever received: Do what is best for you
    Person I look up to the most: My mom, dad and sister
    Three words that describe me: Loud, energetic and honest
    If I could meet anyone, it would be: Ben Howard
    When I'm not playing, you can find me: In my car driving around
    My dream job: Working with the k-9 officers
    If I could have any pet, I would have: Bear
    My dream car: Land Rover Sport
    Future Plans: Finish College, work with the k-9, get married, have kids, and enjoy the rest of my life traveling with my love
    Favorites
    TV show: The 100
    Color: Any shade of green
    Sports Team: Cowboys
    Website: Google
    Flavor of ice cream: Coffee
    App: Twitter
    Animal: Bears
    Movie: Matilda
    Actor/Actress: Julianne Moore

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

  • 2017-18Sophomore

  • 2018-19Junior

  • 2019-20Senior