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Mia Hodgson
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Syracuse, Ind.
- High School:
- Wawasee
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Ind. ... A three-year team captain and 2026 Track MVP and Female Athelete of the Year, she holds her school's record in the 5K ... Four-time All-NLC and three-time Indiana All-State Honorable Mention ... Made All-State in 2024 along with NLC and Sectional Champion Honors.
PERSONAL: Born in Fort Wayne, Ind. to parents Amy and Ryan Thwaits... Has one sibling, William ...Chose Pepperdine beacuse, "the second I stepped on campus I felt at home. I loved the amazing views, the strong church community, but most importantly all the people who welcomed me with open arms! I could see myself growing both personally and spiritually on this campus!"
FAVORITES: Outside of running she likes playing golf, watching The Notebook (movies) and New Girl (TV show), listening to Taylor Swift (musical artist), baking, reading, and shopping ... Roots for the Cleveland Browns ... Sports heroes are Parker Valby and Simone Biles.
PERSONAL: Born in Fort Wayne, Ind. to parents Amy and Ryan Thwaits... Has one sibling, William ...Chose Pepperdine beacuse, "the second I stepped on campus I felt at home. I loved the amazing views, the strong church community, but most importantly all the people who welcomed me with open arms! I could see myself growing both personally and spiritually on this campus!"
FAVORITES: Outside of running she likes playing golf, watching The Notebook (movies) and New Girl (TV show), listening to Taylor Swift (musical artist), baking, reading, and shopping ... Roots for the Cleveland Browns ... Sports heroes are Parker Valby and Simone Biles.
