Caylaa Makimaa
Junior, Key West
Cross Country
“Caylaa is a welcome returner to the cross country team. As one of our captains, she’s always positive and encouraging to her fellow runners. It’s been great to see the girls really working together this season to build the strength of our top five runners.” – Keara McGraw, Lady Conchs cross country coach
Caylaa Makimaa did not become Key West’s top female cross country runner overnight – she has worked consistently for the past three years to gain strength and speed. Her positive attitude and willingness to put others first are an asset to the Conchs, and her team-first spirit has helped Key West improve greatly over the past few seasons. Makimaa’s 5K time last week (22:58.37) in the season opener for the Lady Conchs was just 30 seconds from her time at districts last season, putting her in great position to continue to lead Key West toward the ever-elusive bid to states in November.
For her fantastic athleticism and her encouraging, positive attitude, Caylaa Makimaa is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
