West Liberty University Athletics

High School: Ran for North Garrett High School in Accident, Maryland. During her prep career she was a member of several championship teams; Girls and Boys Cross Country WestMAC Champions (2021), Girls and Boys Cross Country WestMAC Champions (2022), Girls and Boys Cross Country WestMAC Champions (2024), Girls Cross Country Region Champions (2021), Girls and Boys Cross Country Region Champions (2022), Girls Cross Country State Champions (2021), Girls and Boys Cross Country State Champions (2022). She was also a three-time all-state runner (2021, 2022, 2024). 

Off the course: McKenzie is the daughter of Jenn and Dave Upole, she has two siblings, Brayden and Bailee. She is majoring in Nursing.