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Monica Strain

  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Maple Hill
  • Hometown Castleton on Hudson, NY

Biography

Monica's Results

Part of the 4x100m relay team that set the school record on May 6, 2018: 55.15
Part of the 4x800m relay team that set the school record on May 16, 2021: 9:18.61

2020-21 (SENIOR):
  • Named to the MAAC Cross Country 40th Anniversary Team
  • MAAC All-Academic Team & MAAC Academic Honor Roll member
  • Placed 49th at the 2021 MAAC Women's Cross Country Championships
  • Competed in six outdoor track events
  • Finished ninth individually in the 1500 and part of the 4x800 relay that took fifth at the 2021 MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
  • Part of the 4x800 relay team that set the school record at the IC4A/ECAC Championships on May 16 (9:18.61)
2019-20 (JUNIOR):
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll member
  • Given the team's Women's Coaches Award 
  • Competed in seven cross country & five indoor track events
  • Earned All-MAAC honors for a 13th place finish at the MAAC Cross Country Championships
  • Participated in the NCAA Division I Northeast Region Cross Country Championships
  • Ran a personal best in the 3000m at the John Thomas Terrier Classic on January 24 (10:12.89)
  • Ran a personal best in the mile at the Ualbany Winter Classic on February 7 (5:04.95)
  • Advanced to the finals in the mile at the MAAC Indoor Track Championships, placing 10th
2018-19 (SOPHOMORE):
  • Competed in seven cross country events, five indoor track events and six outdoor track events
  • Ran the 6k at the MAAC Cross Country Championships and the NCAA Division I Northeast Region Cross Country Championships
  • Ran a personal best 10:24.45 in the 3000 at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic on Jan 25
  • Placed third in the mile at the Utica College Blue & Orange Invitational on Feb. 2
  • Ran a personal best 5:07.13 in the mile at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational on Feb. 8
  • Ran a personal best 2:18.83 in the 800 at the Bison Outdoor Classic on April 13
  • Placed 13th in the 1500 with a personal best 4:39.40 at the MAAC Outdoor Track Championships on May 4
2017-18 (FRESHMAN):
  • Competed in nine cross country events, six indoor track meets and five outdoor track events 
  • Ran a personal best 19:00.8 in the 5k at the UAlbany XC Invite on Oct. 14
  • Ran the 6k at the MAAC Cross Country Championships and the NCAA Division I Northeast Region Cross Country Championships and the 5k at the IC4A/ECAC XC Championship
  • Placed second in the 5000 at the Mark Young Invitational on April 7
  • Placed second in the 3000 at the UAlbany Spring Classic on April 19
BEFORE SIENA:
  • Four-time State Cross Country Qualifier
  • Three-time First Team All-State and one time All-State Third Team
  • Three-time First Team Patroon Conference All-Star
  • Section 2 Class D Sportsmanship Winner
  • Finished second at the Section 2 Cross Country Class D Championship
  • Fourth place at the NYS Cross Country Class D Championship
  • Broke the 1500m, 5K and 800m records
  • 1500m Independent League Champion for both indoor and outdoor
  • Four-time MVP for Cross Country
  • Part of National Honor Society
  • Named to the Principal's List as well as being Student Athlete of the Month
PERSONAL:
  • Born on June 3
  • Daughter of Thomas and Joy Strain
  • Has an older brother - Thomas 
  • Majoring in biochemistry 
  • Chose Siena because of the community atmosphere 
GETTING TO KNOW MONICA:
  • Nickname: Mon
    Major: Biochemistry
    Instagram Handle: monica_lynn63
    What I like most about Siena: The community atmosphere
    Another Siena sport I follow: Soccer
    My goal for this upcoming season: PR in the 5k and compete in MAACS
    My biggest fear: Not meeting my own expectations
    My hobbies are: adventuring the outdoors
    If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Australia
    If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I'd bring: Pasta Salad
    My biggest fan: My dad
    Best advice I've ever received: It's okay to fail; it's not okay to quit.
    Person I look up to the most: My sister
    Three words to describe me: Persistent, outgoing, and conscientious
    If I could meet anyone, it would be: Jenny Simpson
    When I'm not running, you can find me: Spending times with friends and family.
    My dream job: Chemical engineer for a pharmaceutical company
    If I could have any pet, I would have: Another cat.
    My dream car: Jeep Wrangler
    Future Plans: To be successful

    Favorites:
    TV Show: Criminal Minds
    Class at Siena: Chemistry
    Vacation Spot: North Carolina
    Color: Blue
    Flavor of Ice Cream: Peanut butter
    App: Twitter/Instagram
    Animal: Cat
    Food: Pasta
    Pro Athlete: Jenny Simpson
    Song: Sweet Sarah

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

  • 2018-19Sophomore

  • 2019-20Junior

  • 2020-21Senior