Julia Cathcart finishes seventh at the 2001 Foot Locker South Regional. (Photos by Brian J. Myers @PhotoRun, click to enlarge)

Julia Cathcart (7th, South)

Hometown: Starkville, MS
High School: Cooper City High School
Year of Graduation: 2002

After finishing 38th as a sophomore and 13th as a junior, Julia Cathcart moved up to 7th in 2001 to grab one of the final national-qualifying spots at the Foot Locker South Regional. Cathcart is a three-time Mississippi 5-A State Champion; she won her first title in eighth grade before winning again in 2000 and 2001.

Other Notes:
...Won the Foot Locker South Freshman/Sophomore race in 1997 [results]... Cathcart is the first girl from Mississippi to qualify...

In the News:
Cathcart wins third state title
Wins Jesse Owens Invitational (10/6/01)