Returning to the Bobcats for her final season is Batesville, AR native, Lauren Cowden. Lauren attended Batesville High School, where she excelled in both cross country and track, achieving titles of 2x All-State in cross country and 4x800m State Champion. During her freshman season with the Bobcats, Lauren broke her personal record. Lauren is a family studies major with an emphasis in social work. When not running or studying, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends and being outside. This season, Lauren wants to push herself and her teammates to be the best they can.