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2023 Track and Field Roster

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Women's 2023 Track and Field Roster

  • Riley Alexander

    Sr. Arlington, Texas Arlington Martin
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    Senior Arlington, Texas Arlington Martin
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  • Brenna Beucler

    So. Hudson, Ohio Hudson HS
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    Sophomore Hudson, Ohio Hudson HS
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  • Brittany Bishop

    Sr. Clinton, Tenn. Anderson Country High School
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    Senior Clinton, Tenn. Anderson Country High School
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  • Ella Brown

    Fr. Waxahachie, Texas Waxahachie
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    Freshman Waxahachie, Texas Waxahachie
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  • Kaitlyn Cole

    Sr. Spanish Fort, Ala. Spanish Fort High School
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    Senior Spanish Fort, Ala. Spanish Fort High School
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  • Meg Coleman

    Fr. Dalon, Ga. Dalton HS
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    Freshman Dalon, Ga. Dalton HS
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  • Alexis Cook

    Jr. Daphne, Ala. Bayside Academy
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    Junior Daphne, Ala. Bayside Academy
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  • Amiel Dabney

    So. Conyers, Ga. Heritage HS
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    Sophomore Conyers, Ga. Heritage HS
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  • Hannah Daffin

    Sr. Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
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    Senior Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
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  • Ayden Drake

    So. Atlanta, Ga. Providence Christian
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    Sophomore Atlanta, Ga. Providence Christian
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  • Aiya Finch

    Sr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
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    Senior Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
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  • Grace Gamboa

    Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood High School
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    Junior Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood High School
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  • Claire Harrison

    Fr. Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day School
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    Freshman Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day School
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  • Lindsey Havens

    Fr. Hudson, Ohio Hudson HS
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    Freshman Hudson, Ohio Hudson HS
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  • McKenzie Hogue

    Sr. Alabaster, Ala. Thompson High School
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    Senior Alabaster, Ala. Thompson High School
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  • Gabbie Hoots

    Fr. Spring, Texas Klein Oak HS
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    Freshman Spring, Texas Klein Oak HS
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  • Katie Keller

    Sr. Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
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    Senior Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
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  • Brooklyn Kirksey

    Fr. Helena, Ala. Helena HS
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    Freshman Helena, Ala. Helena HS
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  • Ayers Legget

    So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS
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    Sophomore Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS
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  • Emorie Long

    Gr. Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
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    Graduate Student Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
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  • Erin Long

    Jr. Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
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    Junior Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
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  • Grace Lueders

    Fr. Rogers, Ark. Rogers HS
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    Freshman Rogers, Ark. Rogers HS
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  • Kelsey Martin

    So. Trussville, Ala. Hewitt-Trussvulle HS
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    Sophomore Trussville, Ala. Hewitt-Trussvulle HS
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  • Kaelyn McCann

    Jr. Temecula, Ca. Linfield Christian
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    Junior Temecula, Ca. Linfield Christian
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  • Harper McGowan

    Jr. Auburn, Ala. Auburn High School
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    Junior Auburn, Ala. Auburn High School
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  • Liyah Nelson

    So. Huntsville, Ala. Madison Academy
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    Sophomore Huntsville, Ala. Madison Academy
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  • Emma Nolte

    Jr. Plano, Texas Plano Senior High School
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    Junior Plano, Texas Plano Senior High School
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  • Dorsey Parker

    Fr. Mobile, Ala. UMS-Wright
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    Freshman Mobile, Ala. UMS-Wright
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  • Sinkenesh Parker

    So. Winter Springs, Fla. Circle Christian
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    Sophomore Winter Springs, Fla. Circle Christian
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  • Hannah Pettyjohn

    Fr. Homewood, Ala. Jefferson Forrest
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    Freshman Homewood, Ala. Jefferson Forrest
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  • Macie Pfeuffer

    So. Marietta, Ga. Marietta HS
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    Sophomore Marietta, Ga. Marietta HS
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  • Sarah Beth Rikard

    So. Dothan, Ala. Providence Christian
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    Sophomore Dothan, Ala. Providence Christian
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  • Adrienne Salemme

    Jr. Columbus, Ind. Columbus North High School
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    Junior Columbus, Ind. Columbus North High School
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  • Vada Samuels

    Gr. Huntsville, Ala. James Clemens High School
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    Graduate Student Huntsville, Ala. James Clemens High School
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  • Savannah Schmidt

    Jr. Saint Louis, Mo. Lutheran South High School
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    Junior Saint Louis, Mo. Lutheran South High School
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  • Edie Smith

    So. Homewood, Ala. Davidson
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    Sophomore Homewood, Ala. Davidson
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  • Tori Thomas

    Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons HS
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    Freshman Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons HS
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  • Mary Kellison Thorne

    Gr. Newnan, Ga. Landmark Christian School
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    Graduate Student Newnan, Ga. Landmark Christian School
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  • Ashley Walker

    Jr.
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    Junior
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  • Rashni Walker

    Fr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Northridge HS
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    Freshman Tuscaloosa, Ala. Northridge HS
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Men's 2023 Track and Field Roster

  • Cole Arrington

    Jr. Auburn, Ala. Auburn HS
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    Junior Auburn, Ala. Auburn HS
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  • Evan Brooks

    Sr. Madison, Ala. Madison Academy
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    Senior Madison, Ala. Madison Academy
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  • Cagan Campbell

    Gr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Wofford
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    Graduate Student Tuscaloosa, Ala. Wofford
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  • Claude Campbell

    Fr. Miami, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
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    Freshman Miami, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
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  • Luke Dobbins

    Gr. Daphne, Ala. Bayside Academy
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    Graduate Student Daphne, Ala. Bayside Academy
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  • Grayson Eady

    So. Russellville, Ala. Russellville HS
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    Sophomore Russellville, Ala. Russellville HS
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  • Carter Ellis

    Fr. Hoover, Ala. Hoover HS
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    Freshman Hoover, Ala. Hoover HS
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  • Marshall Gainer

    Jr. Hazelhurst, Ga. Bolles High School
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    Junior Hazelhurst, Ga. Bolles High School
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  • Matthew Grigg

    Sr. Argyle, Texas Argyle Liberty Christian
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    Senior Argyle, Texas Argyle Liberty Christian
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  • Jack Harchelroad

    Fr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood HS
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    Freshman Homewood, Ala. Homewood HS
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  • Damian Hines

    So. Helena, Ala. Helena HS
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    Sophomore Helena, Ala. Helena HS
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  • Johnerio Holt

    Fr. Athens, Ga
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    Freshman Athens, Ga
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  • Ian Jones

    So. Fullerton, Calif. Sonora HS
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    Sophomore Fullerton, Calif. Sonora HS
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  • Jeb Jones

    Sr. Johnson City, Tenn. Science Hill High School
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    Senior Johnson City, Tenn. Science Hill High School
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  • Ty Kimberlin

    Gr. Olive Branch, Miss. Harding Academy
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    Graduate Student Olive Branch, Miss. Harding Academy
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  • William Malcolm

    So.
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    Sophomore
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  • Tripp Marcus

    Sr. Ruston, La.
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    Senior Ruston, La.
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  • Corey McDaniels

    Sr. Orange Park, Fla. St. Johns County Day School
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    Senior Orange Park, Fla. St. Johns County Day School
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  • Andrew McGinnis

    Fr. Columbus, Ga. Calvary Christian
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    Freshman Columbus, Ga. Calvary Christian
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  • Jackson Merrell

    Jr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
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    Junior Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
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  • Titus Moore

    Gr. Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day High School
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    Graduate Student Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day High School
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  • Timi Olawole

    So. Buford, Ga. Buford HS
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    Sophomore Buford, Ga. Buford HS
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  • Jackson Olivo

    Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian Academy
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    Freshman Nashville, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian Academy
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  • Jose Penalver

    Gr. Plantation, Fla. St. Thomas University
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    Graduate Student Plantation, Fla. St. Thomas University
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  • Eli Penix

    Fr. Gray, Tenn. Daniel Boone HS
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    Freshman Gray, Tenn. Daniel Boone HS
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  • Shelton Quinze

    Fr. Germany
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    Freshman Germany
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  • Edwin Rainey

    Jr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. North Ridge High School
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    Junior Tuscaloosa, Ala. North Ridge High School
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  • Caleb Scheffler

    So. Fort Worth, Texas Christian Life Prep
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    Sophomore Fort Worth, Texas Christian Life Prep
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  • Harrison Siegel

    Jr. Cumming, Ga. South Forsyth High School
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    Junior Cumming, Ga. South Forsyth High School
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  • Jed Sisco

    Jr. Morrow, Ohio Little Miami High School
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    Junior Morrow, Ohio Little Miami High School
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  • Tyler Smith

    So. McNeese, La. McNeese State University
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    Sophomore McNeese, La. McNeese State University
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  • Walker Smith

    Jr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
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    Junior Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
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  • Tyke Tabor

    So. Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson
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    Sophomore Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson
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  • Will Tuckis

    Fr. Fishers, Ind. Hamilton Southeastern
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    Freshman Fishers, Ind. Hamilton Southeastern
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  • Edric Wenhold

    So.
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    Sophomore
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  • Bryce Williamson

    Sr. Fairburn, Ga. Landmark Christian School
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    Senior Fairburn, Ga. Landmark Christian School
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  • Landon Wright

    Jr. Eads, Tenn. Briarcrest Christian School
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    Junior Eads, Tenn. Briarcrest Christian School
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Staff Roster

Track and Field Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Rod Tiffin

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  • Head Cross Country Coach / Distance Track Coach

    Chad Balyo

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  • Assistant Coach

    Tom Pukstys

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  • Assistant Coach

    Tom Esslinger

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  • Assistant Distance Coach

    Josh Reidinger

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  • Sprint Student Assistant Coach

    Jake Diggs

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  • Graduate Assistant Jumps Coach

    Morayo Bhadmos

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  • Graduate Assistant

    Jose Penalver

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Track and Field Support Staff

  • Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning

    Jonathan Farris

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Women's 2023 Track and Field Roster
Name Academic Year Hometown Previous School
Riley Alexander Sr. Arlington, Texas Arlington Martin
Brenna Beucler So. Hudson, Ohio Hudson HS
Brittany Bishop Sr. Clinton, Tenn. Anderson Country High School
Ella Brown Fr. Waxahachie, Texas Waxahachie
Kaitlyn Cole Sr. Spanish Fort, Ala. Spanish Fort High School
Meg Coleman Fr. Dalon, Ga. Dalton HS
Alexis Cook Jr. Daphne, Ala. Bayside Academy
Amiel Dabney So. Conyers, Ga. Heritage HS
Hannah Daffin Sr. Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Ayden Drake So. Atlanta, Ga. Providence Christian
Aiya Finch Sr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
Grace Gamboa Jr. Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood High School
Claire Harrison Fr. Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day School
Lindsey Havens Fr. Hudson, Ohio Hudson HS
McKenzie Hogue Sr. Alabaster, Ala. Thompson High School
Gabbie Hoots Fr. Spring, Texas Klein Oak HS
Katie Keller Sr. Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
Brooklyn Kirksey Fr. Helena, Ala. Helena HS
Ayers Legget So. Franklin, Tenn. Franklin HS
Emorie Long Gr. Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
Erin Long Jr. Pelham, Ala. Pelham High School
Grace Lueders Fr. Rogers, Ark. Rogers HS
Kelsey Martin So. Trussville, Ala. Hewitt-Trussvulle HS
Kaelyn McCann Jr. Temecula, Ca. Linfield Christian
Harper McGowan Jr. Auburn, Ala. Auburn High School
Liyah Nelson So. Huntsville, Ala. Madison Academy
Emma Nolte Jr. Plano, Texas Plano Senior High School
Dorsey Parker Fr. Mobile, Ala. UMS-Wright
Sinkenesh Parker So. Winter Springs, Fla. Circle Christian
Hannah Pettyjohn Fr. Homewood, Ala. Jefferson Forrest
Macie Pfeuffer So. Marietta, Ga. Marietta HS
Sarah Beth Rikard So. Dothan, Ala. Providence Christian
Adrienne Salemme Jr. Columbus, Ind. Columbus North High School
Vada Samuels Gr. Huntsville, Ala. James Clemens High School
Savannah Schmidt Jr. Saint Louis, Mo. Lutheran South High School
Edie Smith So. Homewood, Ala. Davidson
Tori Thomas Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons HS
Mary Kellison Thorne Gr. Newnan, Ga. Landmark Christian School
Ashley Walker Jr.
Rashni Walker Fr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Northridge HS
Men's 2023 Track and Field Roster
Name Academic Year Hometown Previous School
Cole Arrington Jr. Auburn, Ala. Auburn HS
Evan Brooks Sr. Madison, Ala. Madison Academy
Cagan Campbell Gr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Wofford
Claude Campbell Fr. Miami, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
Luke Dobbins Gr. Daphne, Ala. Bayside Academy
Grayson Eady So. Russellville, Ala. Russellville HS
Carter Ellis Fr. Hoover, Ala. Hoover HS
Marshall Gainer Jr. Hazelhurst, Ga. Bolles High School
Matthew Grigg Sr. Argyle, Texas Argyle Liberty Christian
Jack Harchelroad Fr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood HS
Damian Hines So. Helena, Ala. Helena HS
Johnerio Holt Fr. Athens, Ga
Ian Jones So. Fullerton, Calif. Sonora HS
Jeb Jones Sr. Johnson City, Tenn. Science Hill High School
Ty Kimberlin Gr. Olive Branch, Miss. Harding Academy
William Malcolm So.
Tripp Marcus Sr. Ruston, La.
Corey McDaniels Sr. Orange Park, Fla. St. Johns County Day School
Andrew McGinnis Fr. Columbus, Ga. Calvary Christian
Jackson Merrell Jr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
Titus Moore Gr. Macon, Ga. First Presbyterian Day High School
Timi Olawole So. Buford, Ga. Buford HS
Jackson Olivo Fr. Nashville, Tenn. Christ Presbyterian Academy
Jose Penalver Gr. Plantation, Fla. St. Thomas University
Eli Penix Fr. Gray, Tenn. Daniel Boone HS
Shelton Quinze Fr. Germany
Edwin Rainey Jr. Tuscaloosa, Ala. North Ridge High School
Caleb Scheffler So. Fort Worth, Texas Christian Life Prep
Harrison Siegel Jr. Cumming, Ga. South Forsyth High School
Jed Sisco Jr. Morrow, Ohio Little Miami High School
Tyler Smith So. McNeese, La. McNeese State University
Walker Smith Jr. Homewood, Ala. Homewood High School
Tyke Tabor So. Jackson, Tenn. University School of Jackson
Will Tuckis Fr. Fishers, Ind. Hamilton Southeastern
Edric Wenhold So.
Bryce Williamson Sr. Fairburn, Ga. Landmark Christian School
Landon Wright Jr. Eads, Tenn. Briarcrest Christian School

Track and Field Coaching Staff

Track and Field - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
RodTiffin_TFXC_Headshot2020 Rod Tiffin Head Coach
ChadBalyo_TFXC_Headshot2020 Chad Balyo Head Cross Country Coach / Distance Track Coach
Headshots_Cheer_SAM Tom Pukstys Assistant Coach
esslinger hs Tom Esslinger Assistant Coach
Josh_Reidinger Josh Reidinger Assistant Distance Coach
Jake Diggs Jake Diggs Sprint Student Assistant Coach
Morayo Bhadmos Morayo Bhadmos Graduate Assistant Jumps Coach
Jose Penalver Graduate Assistant

Track and Field Support Staff

Track and Field - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Jonathan Farris head shot 2022 Jonathan Farris Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning

Staff Roster

Track and Field Coaching Staff

Track and Field Support Staff