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2025-26 Women's Track & Field Roster

Mara Kessinger

  • Height:
    6-0
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Major:
    Nursing
  • Highschool:
    Lewiston HS
  • Hometown:
    Lewiston, Idaho

Summary

Biography

Before NNU:
  • Mara prepped at Lewiston HS
  • Freshman of the Year - Freshman Year 
    5A State Runner up in Discus - Junior Year 
    Most Valuable Female Athlete - Junior Year 
    The Bengal Award - Senior Year 
  • Valedictorian 
    National Honors Society 
Personal:
  • Mara is from Lewiston, Idaho
  • Daughter to Michael & Jennica Kessinger 
  • Siblings: Thor, Zoie, Gabe, & Ella 
"I chose NNU because the environment was immediately welcoming. I was impressed by the Nursing program as well as the faculty and staff. Upon meeting the track and field team I was immediately drawn to the family dynamic and what appeared to me as an excellent coaching staff. It felt like home, which made it an easy decision."

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