The John Brown University Golden Eagles doubled their Greenwood Bulldogs on their Cross-Country roster with the signing of Piper Ames.
A multi-sport athlete for the Bulldogs, Ames joins Paige Andrews next season. Ames was a two-time All-State selection and a two-time State Champion. Greenwood’s Cross-Country team has become a force when the State meet in Hot Springs comes around. For the 2025 season the Girls Cross-Country squad finished third in the state.
Piper Ames heads to the Siloam Springs, AR college not only running cross country but will run track as well. Ames brings a personal best of 20.03 in the 5K.
“Just the whole environment of the team and the coaches.” Piper Ames said about what drew her to John Brown. “I got to go this summer and do a camp there. And I got to experience what the team environment was like. The coaches and everything, and it’s just so amazing.”
“They’re so encouraging, and it reminds me a lot of just like the family we have in our Greenwood team.” Ames said.
“Both my parents have always encouraged me to just work hard and try my best and give glory to God in all that I do.” Ames said. “So that has really brought me to just give my all in cross-country and it’s truly led me to where I am today.”
The Golden Eagles finished third out of nine in the Sooner Athletic Conference Championship on November 8th.
