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2025 Women's Cross Country Roster

Ayva Schmalz

Ayva Schmalz

  • Position:
    Distance
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Highschool:
    Decatur Central
  • Hometown:
    Indianapolis, Ind.

Summary

Biography

Official Collegiate Results & Top Times

Career Highlights:
  • 2x Detroit Mercy Athletic Director's Honor Roll (2022, 2024)
  • Detroit Mercy Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Vice President (2024)

2024:
  • Did not run in any races

2023:
  • Ran in four races on the season and was second on the team twice
  • Started the year running 20:58 for 26th at the Michigan Open
  • Set a 5k PR of 19:25 for 60th at Notre Dame's National Catholic Championships
  • Tallied a time of 19:31 for 110th at the Live In The Lou Classic
  • Posted a 6k career-best 23:06 for 40th at the Horizon League Championships

2022:
  • Personal record in the 6k at the Horizon League Championship
  • Personal record in the 5k at Live In Lou Classic
  • Took 4th at the BSN Titans Invitational

Prior To Detroit Mercy:
  • Competed in cross country, track and field, and swimming for the Hawks
  • Was a two time Semi-State qualifier in cross country
  • Second fastest cross country female in school history
  • 2021-22 DCHS Female Athlete of the Year
Personal:
  • Daughter of Cassie and David Schmalz
  • Hobbies include lifting weights, listening to music, and running
  • A Business Administration major

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Historical Player Information

  • 2022Freshman

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  • 2023Sophomore

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  • 2024Junior

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  • 2025Senior

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