Draft:Ryin Miller
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 Miller's 3rd place finish at NXR (Nike Cross Regional) which qualified her for the NXN (Nike Cross National) in December 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2007 Topeka, Ks. |
| Occupation | Full Time Student Athlete |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and Field, Soccer, Basketball, and Cross Country |
| Team | Topeka Seaman Vikings |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | (NXN December 7th, 2024) Miller finished 40th from a field of 199 athletes. |
| Updated on December 12, 2024 | |
Early Life
Ryin Miller was born in 2007 in Topeka, Kansas. She has always attended public schools in Topeka. As of January 2025, Miller is currently a Junior in high school at Topeka Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas. Miller has been involved in Athletics most of her life beginning with soccer and basketball at a young age. Soccer was always her preferred sport with basketball coming in second. Early in her life Miller knew she wanted to be successful in the sporting world and she wanted to take it as far as she could, up to and including a career in professional sports. She has always been driven and extremely focused with anything she does in life, especially sports and her education. As Miller grew into her early middle and high school years her focus on soccer increased over her commitment on basketball even though she still gave 100% effort on the basketball court. In her quest to become a more efficient and effective soccer player between the goals she started running and participating in Cross Country and Track and Field to increase her stamina and her physical fitness level.
Miller's first years of competing in track and cross country found her with a moderate amount of success and she realized she enjoyed these "new to her" sports more than she had anticipated. Miller began to train more on gaining physical strength, speed, and endurance to elevate her running game. During this new type of training, she started to research Sports Nutrition and fueling the Human body with the nutrition required to perform at peak levels. Again, she is very focused with this research and applied it directly to herself to increase her ability to train more effectively, and to make gains with her own body and physical fitness level.
As Miller moves into and through her high school years this research of food science nutrition and applying it to herself is paying off with great dividends as she has become a world class runner with acknowledgement at National levels. Currently several Division I colleges are directly recruiting her and competing for her attendance at their schools. The college recruiting offers include scholarships and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals. As a high school junior, she currently has a Student Athlete Compensation deal with the Performance Sports Technology company COROS Nike is also speaking to Miller and her family about sponsoring her as she moves into the next levels of competition with her running.
As of January 2025, Miller has not made up her mind yet which college she will be attending, and she plans to visit several more before she makes her decision. Miller likes schools that are located at higher elevations, as this aids in her endurance levels and enhances her athletic performance through better training. Miller has stated she plans to study health related topics and currently keeps her interest in nutritional science.
High School Running Career
Topeka Seaman Vikings (2022 - 2026)
Cross Country:
Running for the Vikings of Topeka Seaman High School some of Miller's accomplishments are noted below:
Performer of the week September 2-8, 2024, as reported by Milesplit.com in September 2024 Miller was the fastest girl in the country that week. Miller went on to have a very productive winning season in 2024 finishing runner up in state and qualifying for both the Nike Cross Regional (NXR) and the Nike Cross National (NXN) events.
Milesplit.com mentions Miller's achievement of setting a new Kansas State High School Girls record with a time of 16:32.32, besting Cailie Logue's effort of 16:45.75 in 2016. Miller ran her best time at the Joe Schrag Invitational event at Kanza Park in Topeka, Ks. Miller is quoted after she sets another record breaking the High School Kansas girls state Cross Country best time that was set in 2016. Miller currently holds the Class 5A Kansas State Record for Cross Country at 16:32.62 that she set in 2024 at Kanza Park in Topeka, Ks.[1]
Athletic.net displays Miller's Full Cross Country Stats and shows her state record with a time of 16:32.62 along with all her other Cross Country finishes including the Nike Regional and Nike National events. Miller's 2023-2024 Cross Country season results from MileSplit[2] Miller's 2023-2024 Cross Country season results[3]
Seaman Won the UKC Cross Country Championship 2024 With Miller named as the runner of the year for the UKC (United Kansas Conference) for the second time.
As of November 2024, Miller is ranked 25th in the nation in high school cross country as reported by RunnerSpace.com. By Keenan Gray of DyeStat Individual Girls Top 30 Rankings. Miller's Top 25 National rankings as reported on Runnerspace.com
As of December 2024, as reported by Dyestat Rankings at Runnerspace.com Miller ranked 21st in the nation
The Salina Post talks about Miller's State Record while also mentioning her top Kansas rival Katelyn Rupe from Salina Central High School in Salina, Ks. Salinapost.com talks about Miller.
Gatorade Player of the Year Cross Country 2024-2025
With Miller's winning Cross Country season as a high school Junior and efforts in the NXN and NXR races she was once again awarded the Gatorade Player of the Year in January 2025. This time it was given in the sport of Cross Country as she set new course records and personal bests at various race events, including a new girls 5A Kansas state high school record of 16:32.62 beating the old record that Cailie Logue held since 2016 at 16:45.75.
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Track and Field:
Miller's full high school track career stats including times, rankings, and records as reported on Milesplit.com are shown Here.
As reported by SCA (Scholar Champion Athlete) Recruiting Top High School Girls Track & Field Recruits class of 2026 Miller is Nationally Ranked at 28th Overall but 8th in the Distance Category. Miller's strongest races come in the form of the distance track events. The 3200m, 1600m, and 800m are her standout distances. Miller also excels in the relay events, sometimes running the 4 x 100 and the 4 x 400 with her teammates.
Miller also spent time running for The Hot Feet Track Club, Her Stats while running for the Hot Feet Club are shown here as reported on the Athletic.net. Miller was not a full-time runner for this track club as she is a very busy athlete participating in multiple sports, so her results are limited with this running club. The picture shown here was a day where the temps reached over 100 degrees. It was a very difficult day to run a distance race. Write some more here about hot feet please, blah blah blah...
Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) reports that Miller has historic run at the KU Relays Event in the 3200 m in 2024, besting the field of top competitors. Miller won top honors in the 1600, and the 3200-meter runs.
There are several items in the trophy cases and displays at Topeka Seaman High School that make reference to Ryin Miller and her high school athletic accomplishments.
She also holds other Kansas State running records with these___________________????????
Gatorade Player of the Year Track and Field 2024
During the summer of 2024 the most prestigious track and field award for state track and field was handed out when Seaman’s Ryin Miller was named the Gatorade Kansas Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. This award came with a Gatorade banner that hangs in the halls of Topeka Seaman high school, a Gatorade trophy, and Gatorade uniform.
Miller is the first underclassman to win the award since Leavenworth’s Dhakiya Blake won in 2020. Miller is also the only track and field athlete from Topeka Seaman High School to receive this honor. Miller had a standout 23-24 season for the Vikings on the track while also continuing her career as an impressive competitor on the soccer field, basketball court, and cross-country course. She also excels with her grades as she keeps her 4.0 grade average throughout her high school career.
The high school junior athlete won the Class 5A 1600m and the 800m state championships in May 2024 while finishing in second place in the 3200m run behind Kansas rival Katelyn Rupe from Salina. Miller set several personal bests and broke records this spring, as she holds the Seaman school record in each of the distance events. She also ranks third all-time in the state for the 3200m with a 10:13.97. Another achievement on the track consists of her holding the fourth-fastest time in state history in the 1600m and 800m runs. While Miller dominated local competition all season, her fast times steadily rose up the national charts. She was continually ranked in the top 25 nationally in the 3200m, 1600m, and 800m runs. Miller continues to get stronger and faster with her running events. Miller is also nationally ranked in high school cross country.
Miller was named Kansas Girls Track and Field Gatorade Player of the year 2023-2024.[4]
Ryin Miller's official Gatorade Player of the Year page.
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“Ryin Miller became the Heartland’s fastest-rising talent over the last 12 months, having made the successful transition from the soccer pitch to the track oval. This spring, she rocketed up the state’s all-time distance lists with head-turning momentum. Also a standout with the school’s basketball and cross-country programs, she built up stamina across the spectrum of sports, which helped make her an exceptional newcomer on the national scene.”
Rich Gonzalez editor of PrepCalTrack.com. PrepCalTrack.com
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Miller was named Kansas Track and Field Gatorade Player of the Year 2023-2024[5]
Miller was named Kansas Track and Field Gatorade Girls Player of the Year 2023-2024[6]
As mentioned by WIBW TV, Miller was named the Gatorade Girls Kansas Track and Field Player of the year for 2023-2024.[7]
In an article as stated by The Topeka Capital Journal Miller finds success on the track and course with hard work and diligence.[8]
SCA National Girls Recruit Search shows Ryin Miller ranked nationally as 28th for all disciplines of high school runner recruits for the class of 2026. [9]
Another great outing and performance by Ryin Miller.[10]
High School Soccer
Topeka Seaman Vikings (2022 - 2026)
Club Soccer?????
Miller started playing soccer at a very young age. As always and with all the other sports she started playing, she dominated the field with her natural skills and speed. Moving into a competitive league from the start of her soccer career she steadily improved her dominant, unselfish style of play which has helped her teams win several championships.
As quoted by MaxPreps.com here are Some of Miller's Soccer Awards.
As specified at MaxPreps.com, these are the Kansas Girls Soccer (Spring 2024) Points Leaders with Miller shown in 17th place overall.
High School Basketball
Topeka Seaman Vikings (2022 - 2026)
Even before middle school Miller was a standout basketball player. She played competitive basketball at a young age before growing into her middle and high school teams. She learned to handle the ball with both left and right hands when she was very young, which helped to make her a natural point guard. Miller also played on MAYB teams during the summer. She shines at every sport she participates in, and basketball is no different. Playing at point guard she rises to the top, as she is very quick and quite fast. She sets up the team as they move back to offense and keeps the ball moving for the best shot. Miller has now evolved to cover more than just the point guard position, as she is also playing a floating type of shooter position on the Seaman women's basketball team. Miller is not selfish with her play and works the plays for the best percentage shot possible. She is passionate that the outcome of the game is her team winning, regardless of who is scoring.
Based on numbers at MaxPreps.com these are Miller's Basketball Stats
Photo Gallery
Nike Nike.com
Nike Cross Regional Heartland Meet (NXR)
View all information for the NXR Nike Heartland Regional 2024
With a third-place finish at the NXR Nike Cross Regional in Sioux Falls, SD Miller qualified for Nike Cross National (NXN) in Portland, Oregon to be run on December 7th, 2024.[11]
Miller has a quick interview after qualifying for the 2024 NXN with her third-place finish at the Regional event. The Nike Cross Regional race was a very competitive race with many excellent runners in the top group of finishers. The top three finishers in this race broke the standing course record which made it a very quick pace with very fast times. The top five finishers all broke 17 minutes showing the quickness of the pace set by the leaders. [12]
In the Nike Cross Regional Heartland (NXR) event on November 10th, 2024, at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, SD, Miller wore a red jersey that sported a NOTO Running (North Topeka) logo on the front while wearing black shorts, black sleeves along with her signature chartreuse green Nike shoes. She can be seen several times in the full race video trading the lead with others until the final mile pace sets in and is established where she stays in third place until the finish.
The full 2024 Nike Cross Regional race video in Sioux Falls, SD. [13]
The "Top Ten" finishers at the Nike Cross Regional Heartland (NXR) in Sioux Falls, SD:
- Marissa FEREBEE, Pella XC Windmills 16:25.5, #2715, Yr: JR
- Ruby IHMELS, BisPat Harriers, 16:34.6, #285, Yr: SO
- Ryin MILLER, NOTO Running, 16:44.6, #2553, Yr: JR
- Katelyn RUPE, Unattached, 16:49.4, #4788, Yr: SR
- Libby CASTELLI, Unattached, 16:56.4, #4637, Yr: SR
- Brianna REILLY, Harrisburg Tiger Elite, 17:01.6, #1500, Yr: 7
- Hannah GENRICH, Harrisburg Tiger Elite, 17:04.9, #1493, Yr: 8
- Norah HUSHAGEN, Forest Lake XC Club, 17:07.6, #1346, Yr: SR
- Maddie GULLICKSON, Wayzata XC Club, 17:11.3, #4268, Yr: JR
- Lila GOLOMB, Wayzata XC Club, 17:28.1, #4266, Yr: JR
As reported by Wayzatatiming.com you can View the Full Race Results
Milesplit.com reports the final race results with this RECAP of the event. Showing Miller's third place finish to qualify for the NXN event.
Nike Cross National Meet (NXN)
With her third-place finish at the NXR event in November, Miller qualified for the NXN Nike Cross National 2024 held on December 7th, 2024. Rich Gonzalez says...A strong field of Heartland Region girls individuals are headed to NXN! Marissa Ferebee of Iowa surprised to break the Heartland course record! Ruby Ihmels (ND), Ryin Miller (KS), Katelyn Rupe (KS) & Libby Castelli (SD) also advance to Portland for NXN 2024 on December 7th!" Rich Gonzalez [14]
Illinoisrunningnews.com predicts the 2024 NXN race results with Miller finishing in 15th place
Full NXN Nike Cross National Event Info.
Nike Cross National NXN as shown at Runnerspace.com
In the Nike Cross National (NXN) event on December 7th, 2024, at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland, OR, Miller wore a white jersey, orange shorts, and black sleeves along with her signature chartreuse green Nike shoes. Covered in mud from other athletes these colors almost all blended together during the race. Due to the muddy conditions of the race, Miller opted for her shorter spikes so the sod would not build up on her shoes. This might have been a mistake as Miller slipped when she came out of the start gate hard as she tends to do to obtain an early lead. This slip put her towards the back of the large crowd of runners and she had to weave her way through the mass of runners to make up time and distance. Miller was able to work her way back up through the crowd over the length of the 5K course where she finished in 40th place out of 199 competitors. Runnerspace.com reports the 2024 NXN results HERE and Letsrun.com reports the 2024 NXN results HERE with Miller finishing 40th overall from 199.
Runnerspace.com shares the full 2024 NXN event on video showcasing the rainy, cold, mud-soaked Girls Championship race in Portland, OR at Glendoveer Golf Course.
USATF (USA Track and Field) USATF
Nike ASATF 2025 U20 event in Eugene, Oregon at Hayward Field is shown HERE. Miller will be competing at this event in June of 2025. Watch Event Here.
USATF U20 Outdoor Championships, June 19th-22nd 2025 Eugene, Oregon, United States as reported by RunnerSpace.com
Top athletes are pursued by Nike and enlisted into the Nike Elite Program. Miller is being considered for this team or a Nike ambassador by Nike.
College
Miller is currently a High School Junior and listed below are some of the universities that have expressed interest in Miller attending their schools and competing on their sports teams. These schools have visited personally with Miller and witnessed her running events in person. Miller is still visiting college campuses and talking to coaches and recruiters as she works on her decision as to which college she will commit to. Miller plans to make her decision on which college to commit to sometime in 2025.
College Home Pages:
- University of Kansas
- Northern Arizona University
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Kansas State University
- Oklahoma State University
- University of North Carolina
- University of New Mexico
- North Carolina State University
Colleges ss shown on Wikipedia:
- Northern Arizona University,
- University of Colorado,
- University of Kansas,
- University of Nebraska,
- Kansas State University,
- Oklahoma State University,
- University of North Carolina,
- University of New Mexico
- North Carolina State University
References
[edit]- ^ Keating, Liam. "Seaman's star runner Ryin Miller breaks Kansas state cross country 5K record". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ https://ks.milesplit.com/athletes/12170264-ryin-miller/claim
- ^ "Ryin Miller - KS Cross Country Bio".
- ^ https://ks.milesplit.com/articles/349292/ryin-miller-named-kansas-girls-gatorade-player-of-the-year#:~:text=The%20Kansas%20Player%20of%20the,sophomores%2C%20but%20best%20overall%20runners.
- ^ https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/ryin-miller/40478
- ^ https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/poy/assets/writable/40478/2024_GTF_RMiller.pdf
- ^ Maher, Katie (June 26, 2024). "Seaman's Ryin Miller named Kansas Gatorade Track & Field Player of the Year". www.wibw.com.
- ^ Keating, Liam. "Ryin Miller pushes 'through the hard moments' to find success with Seaman cross country". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ "2026 Girls National Track and Field Recruit Rankings".
- ^ "Seaman's Miller answers call, bests historically great KU Relays 3,200 field with historic run | North Central Kansas track and field standouts". 11 June 2024.
- ^ "AthleticLIVE".
- ^ "Ryin Miller of Seaman 3rd Place Girls 5K Championship at NXR Heartland". YouTube. 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Girls Championship 5k - NXR Heartland Regional Championships 2024 [Full Replay]". YouTube. 10 November 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Rich (10 November 2024). "Strong Field for NXN". prepcaltrack.com.