August 7, 2012 Cross Country/Track and Field add to Roster
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A total of 34 student-athletes will enroll and compete at Cal Poly in cross country and or track and field as it was announced by head coach Mark Conover. All will compete for the men's and women's track and field squads, with several standouts ready to help advance the tradition of Mustang Cross-Country this fall.
"Simply, we improved in every event area with the incoming class," said Conover. "Our coaches all worked diligently to find student-athletes who would come to Cal Poly and represent the Mustangs in the highest manner."
Conover added, "As we continue to build the program, our goal is to cultivate young student- athletes that mirror the "learn by doing" philosophy of Cal Poly, and who personify the identity of a true student-athlete. As we go forward, my vision is that this class commits to all the great things we discussed in the recruiting process--to receive a great education while enjoying training and living in the happiest place in America. If that happens, this group of student-athletes will have a great experience, and our program will enjoy a lot of success."
Now in his 3rd year as head coach, Conover is pleased with the potential of this group. "When looking at the overall achievement of the athletes, you can see what could be. From the sprints to the jumps to the throws into the distance areas, we have athletes that were all at their state championships and competing at high levels. If you also look at the starting point from their high school results, I am confident that our coaching staff can develop this talented group and help them grow immensely on and off the track and field."
Below is a detailed listing of some of the incoming class covered, with a list of accomplishments.
Incoming Track & Field Athletes Bios:
Danielle Bryan (El Camino HS, San Diego, CA)
2012 Bests: High Jump-5'10"
3rd Place in High Jump @ 2012 California State Championships
Amy Loschiavo (Huntington Beach HS, Huntington Beach, CA)
2012 Bests: Pole Vault-12'7" (Ranked 8th in California)
Kara Caskey, (Mater Dei HS, Santa Ana, CA)
2012 Bests: Discus-140'6 (Ranked 12th in California)
Mishe' Scott (El Camino HS, Oceanside, CA)
2012 Bests: 100m-11.98, 200m-25.56, Long Jump-19'9.5 7th Place in Long Jump @ 2012 California State Championships
Kendal Nielsen (Bear River HS, Grass Valley, CA)
2012 Bests: Long Jump-19'3 Triple Jump-39'5 6th Place in Triple Jump @ 2012 California State Championships 8th Place in Long Jump @ 2012 California State Championships
Ashley Windsor (Walnut Grove High School, Langley, British Columbia)
2012 Bests: 400m-56.1,800m-2:09.90,1500m-4:30.14,3000m-10:03 (School Record Holder in Each Event) Cross-Country 2011- British Columbia Provincial Cross-Country Champion Individual Champion in 800m & 3000m @ 2012 British Columbia Provincial Track & Field Championships
Laura Hollander (Marina High School, Huntington Beach, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:48.86,3200m-10:10.51 (2nd fastest time in U.S. in 2012/2nd fastest time in Orange County history) Cross-Country 2011: 2nd @ California State Championships, 27th @ Nike Cross Nationals 3rd Place in 3200m @ 2012 California State Championships
2011 Orange County Register's Cross Country Athlete of the Year
Rachel Bush (Redondo Union High School, Redondo Beach, CA)
2012 Bests: 1500m-4:35.60, 3200m-10:33.92 Cross-Country 2011: 13th @ 2011 California State Championships, 39th at Nike Cross Nationals
Mary Jo Wright (Elko High School, Elko, NV)
2012 Bests: 800m-2:16.40, 1600m-5:00.86, 3200m-11:14 Cross-Country 2011: Nevada Girls Cross-Country Athlete of the Year 7-Time Individual State Champion in Nevada ((Cross Country (1), 800 (2), Mile (2), 3200(1), 4x400(1))
Mary Hillis (Southwest High School, Lincoln, NE)
2012 Bests: 800m-2:17.80, 1600m-5:01.24, 3200m-11:07.23 (All @ 2012 Nebraska State Championships) Two-Time Nebraska State Champion (1600m, 3200m) in 2012 5th @ Nebraska State Cross-Country Championships 2011
Ajah Love (Monterey Trail HS, Elk Grove, CA)
2012 Bests: 200m 25.37, 400m-56.78
2012 California State Championships Qualifier in 200m & 400m
Kasey Urman (Cuesta JC, San Luis Obispo, CA)
2012 Best: 1500m 4:36.38
Nick Bultman, (West Ranch HS, Santa Clarita, CA)
2012 Bests: Shot Put-59'10.5
8th Place in Shot Put @ 2012 California State Championships
Patrick Hughes, (Los Gatos HS, Los Gatos, CA)
2012 Bests: Pole Vault-15'8" (Ranked 13th in California)
2012 California State Championships Qualifier in Pole Vault
Ricky Strehlow (Wilcox HS, Santa Clara, CA)
2012 Bests: Long Jump-22'11, Triple Jump-47'10 5th Place in Triple Jump @ 2012 California State Championships
Devin Wieker (Foothill HS, Pleasonton, CA)
2012 Bests: Long Jump-23'1.5
9th Place in Long Jump @ 2012 California State Championships
Ronnie Bourguignon (Valley Center HS, Valley Center, CA)
2012 Bests: 100m-10.72 200m-21.53
2012 California State Championships Qualifier in 100m & 200m
Dragan Simic (Woodbridge High School, Irvine, CA)
2012 Bests: 1:52.75, 4:12.06
4th Place in 800m @ 2012 California State Championships
Sam Kane (Bishop O'Dowd High School, Oakland, CA)
2012 Bests: 800m-1:54.87, 1600m-4:13.84
2012 California State Championships Qualifier in 1600m
Nick Woolf (East Roosevelt High School, Corona, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:12.91, 3200m-9:08.28 5th Place in 1600m @ 2012 California State Championships
Tom Ebiner (Damien High School, LaVerne, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:19.90, 3200m-9:17.69, 5000 meters cross country-15:40 7th place Division 3 @ California State Championships
Adam Lucero (Camarillo High School, Camarillo, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:21.60, 3200m-9:13.84
Ethan Lawrence (Dana Hills HS, Dana Hills, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:20.11, 5000meters cross country-15:23 9th place Division 1 @ California State Championships
Paul Brenneman (St. Margaret's High School, Santa Margarita, CA)
2012 Bests 3200m-9:18.21, 5000meters cross country-15:48 5th place Division 4 @ California State Championships
Brandon Ferguson (Woodbridge High School, Irvine, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:14.54, 3200m-9:21.57
Eric Hayen (Poway HS, Poway, CA)
2012 Bests: 800m-1:54.44, 1600m-4:15.28
Riess Haslam (University City HS, San Diego, CA)
2012 Bests: 1600m-4:18.37, 3200-9:23.77
Courtesy Cal Poly
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