Rachel Galligan

Senior - Bloomington, IL - Central Catholic

EASTERN: Rachel is junior who competes in throws during the outdoor track season... also an All-OVC selection on the EIU women’s basketball team... earned first team All-OVC honors in the javelin with a personal record throw of 137-02.00... that mark ranks fifth best on EIU record list... competed at NCAA Regional placing 20th in the javelin... set personal record in shot put at Western Illinois.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Central Catholic HS in Bloomington, Ill., earning four letters each in basketball and track... Associated Press and IBCA second team All-State in basketball... made IHSA State meet in track... competed in shot put and discus.

PERSONAL: Rachel is a communications studies major... father has been biggest influence on sports career... daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Galligan.