Thornton returns as a junior hurdler for the Bearcats in 2023 ... Placed fifth in the 100m hurdles and seventh in the 400m hurdles and 4x400 relay at the 2022 NWC Championships ... Had personal bests in the 100 and 400 hurdles in 2022 ... Competing in primarily the jumps and hirdles, placed third at the 2021 NWC Championshps in the 400 hurdles with a PR of 1:07.17 and recorded a PR of 15' 3.75" in the long jump to claim fifth ... Named United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-West Region and received All-NWC honors in 2021 ... Competed in track and field at Reno High School in Nevada ... Took first place and was named All-League in the 300-meter hurdles ... Placed 4th at the Regional meet ... Also reached the Regional finals in the high jump, 4 x 100-meter relay, and the 4 x 400-meter relay ... Also played volleyball in high school ... Was a team captain in volleyball ... Secretary of the FBLA ... Is undecided regarding her major.