Terika Henry, one of the most highly decorated athletes in Allen Community College track and field history, will take her sprinting prowess to the University of Central Florida next season.
Henry signed a letter of intent recently.
Henry took home third place in the 400-meter dash last year at the NJCAA national championships in Hutchinson, and owns school records in the 400 as well as the 200-meter and 60-meter dashes.
She has qualified for nationals in the 60, 200 and 400 again at the upcoming indoor national championships in New York City. Prior to that, however, is the Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division and Region VI championships this weekend.
The outdoor season begins in mid-March.
Tony Davis, Allen’s sprint coach, heaped praise upon Henry’s talent and work ethic.
“It’s been awesome to coach someone of Terika’s caliber,” Davis said in an email. “She’s a tough competitor always willing to lay it on the line. This experience has allowed me and her to grow as a coach and athlete.
“Her time here has had some ups and downs,” he continued. “Being from Florida, she dealt with some homesickness early. However, she stayed the course and reaped the benefits.”
Davis noted Henry continues to excel in the classroom as well.
“She has maintained a positive image and attitude.”
Henry, an Ocee, Fla., native, was the first recruit Davis brought to ACC, a humbling experience for the coach.
“Terika took the opportunity we gave her and made the best of it.”
Henry signs to run for UCF
