2025-26 Cross Country Roster
Biography
Name: Bella Fortino
Hometown: Medford, OR
High School: St. Mary’s
Favorite food: Pasta, hands down
Favorite Pre race snack: Applesauce /granola bar
If Cross Country had a walk out song mine would be: “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve
Why you run Cross Country: “I run Cross Country because it reminds me that growth comes from struggle, and the hardest moments often shape the strongest parts of us.”
Someone I look up to: My dad. He’s been my coach from the start, and he's always kept me focused on the bigger pictures; not just the win, but the growth. He’s shown me what it means to stay committed, keep perspective, and enjoy the journey, even when it's tough. I have learned a lot from him, both as an athlete and a person
HS Performance Marks: 5k XC 20:03 1500 5:18 3000 11:00 5000 19:50