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Long County runner signs with Kennesaw Owls
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Long County track star JaNya Bryant signs scholarship papers to run for the Kennesaw State Owls. She is flanked by her parents Marlayna and Julius Bryant. - photo by Mikee Riddle
Long County track star Ja’Nya Bryant signed scholarship papers Wednesday to run for Kennesaw State University next year.Bryant, who never competed at track until she was a freshman in high school, becomes only the second female from LCHS to earn a track scholarship to a Division I school. Bryant, who was joined by several friends and family members at the signing, said she was grateful for being given the opportunity to join the KSU program.“It feels good and I’m honored to be able to be a part of the Owl nation, she said. “I’m very blessed.”Bryant, who was offered three other track scholarships, said that she selected KSU because it seemed like a perfect fit.“I went to the campus and just loved the coaches and staff, it just felt like home, so that’s where I chose,” she said.Bryant’s parents, Marlayna and Julius Bryant, said they were proud of their daughter.
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