Austin Borton is a Member of Ashland University's Women's Cross Country Team

2015 Sep 10

Austin Borton of Dayton, OH is a member of the women's cross country team at Ashland University.

Borton is majoring in early childhood education.

She is the daughter of Nick and Teri Borton of Dayton. Borton is a 2013 graduate of Archbishop Alter High School.

The Ashland University women's cross country team competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The team is led by the new head coach, Tom Scott. Scott, a 2012 graduate of AU, is returning to the program. Six women's teams are advancing from the Midwest Regional to the NCAA Division II Championships this fall. Scott is pushing for the women's cross country team to make their first full-squad appearance since 2011, and their third this century. The Eagles have many experienced runners this fall season. For further information, go to http://www.ashland.edu/athletics/W-XCountry/.

Ashland University is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.