Women's Cross Country Signing: Diana Perez

UNIVERSITY PARK, IL—The Governors State women's cross country team has signed Diana Perez to a National Letter of Intent for the 2022 season. Perez is currently a senior at Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Ill.

A closer look at Perez:

Signing Date: May 4, 2022
Hometown: Chicago Heights, Ill.
Parents: Isabel Fuentes and Ruben Perez
Honors: Record 3-mile PR of 23:00 ... ran three seasons of varsity cross country at Bloom HS ... chosen Bloom Student of the Month by the Rotary Club.
High School: Bloom High School (2022)
GSU Major: Biology
Reason for Choosing GSU: "The atmosphere and environment felt safe and welcoming."
Head Coach John Niendorf:
"We are extremely excited to bring Diana in to run with us. I had the pleasure to watch Diana run for four years when I was coaching at Rich South. She brings determination, work ethic, and a team-first attitude that will help us take big steps forward as a team."