SEATTLE (June 14) -- Amber Higgins, a three-time All-America runner for Azusa Pacific, is transferring to Seattle Pacific University for her final year of eligibility in cross country and track & field. Higgins, a 1997 graduate of LaConner High School, has primarily competed in relays and the 800-meter run during her college career.

Last month Higgins completed the Azusa Pacific portion of her career at the NAIA Track & Field Championships, running the second leg of the 1600 relay which finished second nationally. During her sophomore season she was a member of the 1600 relay which won the NAIA indoor title. Each of the All-America awards for Higgins were earned on relays.

At LaConner, Higgins was a two-time state B champion in the 1600, winning that race as both a junior and senior. She also ran in the 100 and 300 hurdles and relays at the state level during her prep career.

Seattle Pacific, under Coach Jack Hoyt (1st year), is the premier women's Division II track & field program in the Northwest. In 2000 the Falcons won the Pacific West Conference championships and sent eight qualifiers to the NCAA Division II Championships. Overall, SPU has finished in the top 10 nationally eight times.