2025 Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Mia Medlin

Now that the fall sports season has come to a close, it’s time to reveal the All-Coastal Preps teams. Over the next week, you will get to know more about the players of the year while also seeing who made first and second team in girls golf, girls tennis, boys and girls cross country, boys soccer, volleyball, football and girls flag football.

For the second year in a row, the Coastal Preps Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year is junior Mia Medlin from Hoggard.

Mia’s Accomplishments

It doesn’t take long for Mia Medlin to get to the front of the pack during cross country races. Once she’s there, she typically continues to pull away from her competitors.

At the Carolina Coast Conference Championship, Medlin’s winning time of 17:37.43 was more than a minute faster than runner-up Molly Corcoran of Topsail (18:54.73). 

The junior also captured the New Hanover County Championship by 36 seconds. She had the six fastest times in the area this season.

Medlin’s success carried into the postseason. After finishing fifth at the NCHSAA 8A East Regional, she was second at the state championship with an impressive time of 18:10.22. Medlin finished third as a sophomore and 23rd as a freshman. 

More about Mia

Favorite Restaurant(s): Islands

Favorite Movie(s): The Amazing Spider-Man

Favorite TV Show(s): Stranger Things

Favorite Athlete(s): Parker Valby

Favorite memory from this season: Going to Chick-fil-A with my favorite teammates after preseason workouts.

Favorite memory from your career: My past two state championship races have been such a fun experience with my team, and I had a great race at both of them. The whole trip is so fun every year, and the energy is always so high and exciting.

Favorite thing about your school or team: My favorite thing about my team is that each of us girls values each other’s success just as much as our own. It’s such a supportive environment, and we are all working toward our goals together. 

Do you have any superstitions or pre-game rituals? If so, what are they?: I’ve always prayed with my dad before an important race.

What app on your phone do you use the most?: Probably Insta

Where is one place you’ve never been that you’d like to visit?: Greece

Do you prefer cold or hot weather?: Definitely cold weather for running.

Would you rather watch a movie at home or in the theater?: At home

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, what is your favorite treat?: Yes! Key Lime Pie is my favorite. 

What 3 items would you bring with you to a deserted island?: My stuffed dog Bandit, my mom, and my water bottle.

What is one hidden talent you have that most people don’t know about?: I can play the ukulele.

What is one thing you want people to know about you besides being a great athlete?: I am also a huge animal person. I love, love animals.