
Neleigh Poss
Neleigh Poss
High School
Prepped at Central Valley High School … coached by Kathy Rakness … lettered all four years … named Team MVP all four years … qualified for state three times (COVID-19 canceled state one year) … collected eight total state medals, including runner-up claims in the 200 meters and high jump as a junior … graduated with school records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, as part of the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays and in the high jump … named Marine Corps Female Distinguished Athlete of the Year … helped track team to a 2019 district title … competed in basketball and volleyball for four years … twice named basketball’s team MVP … served as a team captain for two years in both basketball and volleyball … member of National Honor Society … named academic all-state in track, basketball and volleyball.
Personal
Born in Grand Island, Neb., on December 29, 2003 … daughter of Danny and Kristi Poss … has two older brothers, Nolan and Nathan, and a younger sister Natalie … enjoys camping and traveling.