Full Name: Heather Elaine Dela Cruz
Birthdate: December 4, 1989
Birthplace: Corpus Christi, Texas
Parents: Bobb and Melissa DelaCruz
Siblings: Robert (16), Jonathan (15), Michael (10)
Major: General Science

While at VCU
● Top returner from last year's squad, which posted the highest finish for VCU since 2004
● Placed in the top-10 at three of the Rams' six races in 2008
● Was VCU's top finisher at five of six meets
● Second highest Black & Gold finisher at CAA Championships, finishing in top-50

Prior to VCU
● Ran one year of cross country for Lafayette High School
● Three-year member of both the indoor and outdoor track teams
● Competed in All-District track meet as a sophomore, junior and senior
● Attended Penn Relays during her senior year

Getting to know Heather
● Cheered three years at Lafayette, making All-District, All-Region and All-State in her senior year
● Played one year of high school soccer
● Three-time winner of Lafayette’s Sportsmanship, Integrity and School Spirit Award
● Chose VCU over CAA rivals William & Mary and UNC-Wilmington