Ali Wheatley
Freshman, Coral Shores
Cross country
“If you looked up ‘what makes a good teammate,’ Ali would check every box.” – Lyndie Meyers, ‘Canes head coach
It usually takes a few seasons to forge a successful cross country athlete, but Coral Shores freshman Ali Wheatley exploded out of the gates in her first varsity endeavor, claiming a fifth-place medal at the recent Race of the Thoroughbreds and the top time for her team. Coach Lyndie Meyers marveled at Wheatley’s times both at the race and throughout practice.
“I find myself triple-checking my stopwatch on her run times. This girl is incredibly fast and she makes it look so easy,” Meyers said. “Ali has a love for running, which drives her to have a strong desire to compete and win.”
In Wheatley’s varsity debut, she ran faster than any Coral Shores girl has run in years, giving not just Meyers a level of excitement, but any Hurricane fans. For her dedication to her sport and team, Coral Shores’ Ali Wheatley is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
