THE CONNING TOWER by Keith Conning: SunDevilTFXC Signs Three to 2016 Class

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

SunDevilTFXC Signs Three to 2016 Class

@SunDevilTFXC Signs Three to 2016 Class

Courtesy: Sun Devil Athletics
Release: 11/24/2015

TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona State track and field program announced their 2016 signing class on Tuesday morning, which includes a thrower, a mid-distance runner and a multi-event athlete.
Head coach Greg Kraft and staff are pleased to welcome Samantha Noennig, Herbert Polk and Jessica Barreira.
A native to Hartford, Wisc., Noennig is seen as one of the top throwers in the 2016 class. She has competed in the IAAF World Youth Games, USATF WI Junior Olympic Qualifier and USATF World Youth Trials.
Polk will transfer from the College of the Sequoias after two seasons competing in the men's 400-meter and 4x400 relay. Coach Kraft expects him to come in and immediately contribute for the Sun Devils.
The most recent commit is Jessica Barreira from Portugal. Barreira has been with Sporting Clube de Portugal -- the most decorated sports club in Portugal with 44 sports -- and had been determined to attend a university. Coach Kraft sees her playing a big role in the women's heptathlon and in the jumps.
Read more on each commit below and see the Sun Devils 2016 indoor and outdoor schedule here.
Samantha Noennig
Hometown: Hartford, Wisc.
High School: Hartford Union High School
Position: Discus, Shot Put
Personal Bests: Shot Put - 46'-0", Discus - 161'-6", Hammer Throw - 139'-5"
"We are honored that Sam Noennig has decided to join the Sun Devil Track and Field Family," throwing coach David Dumble said. "She is one of the top young throwers in the country in the discus and shot put. Sam has already earned the opportunity to represent the United States in international competition during the World Youth Games. With her tremendous talent and work ethic, she will continue to develop as one of the best throwers in the NCAA. We are excited to have her join the rich tradition of developing spectacular throwers at Arizona State University."
Herbert Polk
Hometown: Santa Rosa, Calif.
Last School: College of the Sequoias
Position: 400m, 4x400
Personal Bests: 4x400 - 3:07.10, 400m - 48.07

“Herb will enroll at ASU the 2016 spring semester," head coach Greg Kraft said. "We look for Herb to have an immediate impact on our 4x400 meter relay and to develop into a conference scorer in the 400 meters by the time the MPSF Championships arrive.”

Jessica Barreira
Hometown: Odilevas, Lisbon, Portugal
Club: Sporting CP
Position: Heptathlon, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Personal Bests: Heptathlon - 4,942, Triple Jump - 41'-4.06" (indoor), 41'-10.36" (outdoor), Long Jump - 19'-3.89" (indoor), 20'-.16" (outdoor)

"Jessica Barreira will be joining the Sun Devils this January as a multi-event athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump," said head coach Greg Kraft. "The 2015 high school graduate from Lisbon, Portugal will be bringing a heptathlon best score of 4,942 to Tempe, along with a long jump best of 20’ ¼” and a triple jump best of 41’ 7”. Jessica is a student-athlete that brings a diverse skill set to our roster that really dovetails nicely with our Pac-12 Championship schedule.”

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