The path to NCAA Division I sports can be long and arduous. Jay Alvarez knows this all too well.
The former Waynesboro star has spent the majority of his college basketball career toiling on the junior college scene, lighting up the scoreboard during stops at Sullivan County Community College and Houston Christian.
And now, after three years of putting in work and building his resume, Alvarez finds himself at Division I Rider University. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound forward has been making the most of his opportunity. As an everyday starter for the Broncos, Alvarez has been averaging double-digit points.
In College Corner this week, we’ll take a closer look at the exploits of Alvarez and other former Waynesboro basketball players, while also wrapping up a fall season that saw freshman soccer phenom True Benshoff score dozens of goals (that’s not a typo) and graduate Ethan Saunders conclude his football career with a bang. We will also shine the spotlight on cross country, volleyball, field hockey, golf, swimming, and indoor track.
In the months to come, College Corner will rotate coverage to Greencastle-Antrim and Chambersburg, before circling back to Waynesboro, once again.
Are we missing any athletes? Please send submissions to Andy Sandrik via email at [email protected].
Basketball
Jay Alvarez, R-Senior, Rider
Alvarez, a transfer from Houston Christian, has made an immediate impact at Rider.
The 6-foot-5, 210-pound forward has started in all eight games for the Broncos and has totaled 89 points (11.1 ppg), 35 rebounds (4.4 rpg), seven assists, and four steals. Alvarez has also knocked down a team-high 18 3-pointers for Rider.
Alvarez has been heating up, of late, racking up double-digit point totals in four of his last five games. He most recently took the court on Nov. 30, recording 17 points, six rebounds, and one assist in a 72-66 loss to Delaware.
The Broncos (4-4) return to competition on Wednesday, Dec. 4, when they travel to face Fairfield.
Tanyon Shaull, Sophomore, Hagerstown CC
Shaull, a 6-foot-4, 185-pound forward, has appeared in eight of nine games for Hagerstown this winter.
Over that span he’s posted eight points, five rebounds, five assists, and one block. Shaull most recently appeared on Nov. 24, burying a 3-pointer in an 80-62 win over Wake Technical Community College.
The Hawks (4-5, 0-1 MD Juco) return to the court on Sunday, Dec. 1, for a home game against County College of Morris.
Becca Cordell, Junior, Wilson
Cordell, a 5-foot-6 guard, has seen the floor in four of six games for the Phoenix this season.
In 23 minutes of playing time she’s totaled four points, one rebound, and one assist.
Wilson (2-4, 1-0 United East) returns to competition on Sunday, Dec. 1, for a road game at Bridgewater College.
Ryan Shaffer, Sophomore, McDaniel
Shaffer, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound guard, has competed in five of six games for the Green Terror this season.
In 27 minutes of action Shaffer has recorded 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block.
McDaniel (5-1) is back in competition on Wednesday, Dec. 4, when it hosts Messiah.
Soccer
True Benshoff, Freshman, Hagerstown CC
Benshoff, a 5-foot-7 forward, was named to the NJCAA All-Region Division 1 Team after a dream season for the Hawks.
Benshoff started in all 16 games for Hagerstown and erupted for 42 goals to go along with five assists. She scored goals in all but one game, and recorded multiple goals in 13 contests.
Benshoff, who scored a season-high five goals in an 8-2 win over Middlesex on Sept. 7, ended her season on a high note with eight goals over her final three games.
Hagerstown wraps up its season at 11-3-2 (8-2 MD JUCO).
Becca Cordell, Junior, Wilson College
Cordell, a 5-foot-2 forward, found her scoring stroke in October, netting three goals during the month.
Her first goal of the season came in a 14-0 win over Keystone College on Oct. 8, before finding the back of the net again in an 8-0 win over Saint Elizabeth on Oct. 19 and a 5-0 victory over Notre Dame (Md.) on Oct. 22.
Cordell competed in 18 of 19 games for Wilson, including three starts, and in 561 minutes of playing time she totaled three goals and an assist.
The Phoenix conclude their fall at 13-4-2 (5-3 United East).
Madison Eberly, Junior, PSU Mont Alto
Eberly finished the season as Mont Alto’s second-leading scorer.
Eberly, a 5-foot-6 defender/midfield player, started in all 12 games for the Lions and accumulated seven goals and seven assists. Eberly’s 21 points rank her second on the Mont Alto roster, only behind Grace Lochner, who had 23 points on nine goals and five assists.
Eberly’s most explosive stretch of the season came in back-to-back games played on Sept. 25 and Sept. 28. She posted two goals and an assist in an 8-0 win over PSU Beaver, before recording the exact same stat line in a 7-0 victory over PSU Hazleton.
Mont Alto concludes its season at 6-5-1 (6-0 PSUAC).
Noel Myers, Sophomore, PSU Mont Alto
Myers, a 5-foot-2 forward/midfield player, appeared in five games for Mont Alto this fall, including four starts.
She recorded a goal in an 8-0 win over PSU Beaver on Sept. 25.
Ben Steiger, Junior, Southern Virginia
Steiger, a center-back, has appeared in one game since our last update.
He finishes his season with appearances in three games and in 72 minutes of action he’s taken one shot on goal.
Southern Virginia finishes its campaign at 10-4-3 (4-3 USA South).
Devin Wynkoop, Sophomore, PSU Mont Alto
Wynkoop, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound defender, appeared in 14 of 17 games this season for Mont Alto, including 10 starts.
Over that span he managed two goals and two assists.
Wynkoop most recently found the back of the net on Oct. 3 in a 3-1 loss to PSU Lehigh Valley.
The Lions conclude their season at 4-13 (4-5 PSUAC).
Connor Geis, Senior, PSU Mont Alto
Geis recently wrapped up his career for Mont Alto.
Geis, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound defender, started in all 17 games for the Lions this fall. He was a three-year starter for Mont Alto, starting in 51 games and scoring two goals over the course of his career.
Wesley Muller, Senior, PSU Mont Alto
Muller, a 6-foot, 185-pound midfield player, started in nine games this fall, recording three goals and two assists.
He most recently cracked the scoring column on Oct. 23, posting a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to Hagerstown C.C.
Muller wraps up a four-year career for the Lions that saw him play in 67 games, including 57 starts, and rack up nine goals and four assists.
Jonathan Wishard, Junior, PSU Mont Alto
Wishard, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound midfield player, appeared in seven games this season and took three shots on goal.
Bryson Shaull, Junior, Ithaca
Shaull, a 6-foot-5 goalkeeper, posted a winning record in limited opportunities this season.
He competed in six games, including five starts, and posted a 3-2 record with one shutout. Shaull allowed seven goals (1.30 goals allowed average) and racked up 17 saves (.708 save percentage).
Shaull most recently competed on Oct. 30, when he recorded four saves in a 2-1 loss to RIT.
Ithaca ends its season at 7-7-4 (3-4-2 Liberty League).
Hayden Oldham, Senior, Elizabethtown
Oldham concludes his final season of college soccer with appearances in 12 of 19 games for Elizabethtown.
Oldham, a 5-foot-4 forward, scored a goal this fall in a 3-0 win over Stevenson on Sept. 14.
He concludes his four-year career having competed in 60 games, including two starts, a span that saw him total six goals and four assists.
The Blue Jays finish their campaign at 7-9-3 (4-4-1 Landmark).
Gracie French, Freshman, Juniata
French, a 5-foot-3 forward, saw action in 18 of 19 games for Juniata this fall, including two starts.
Over that span she notched a goal and three assists. That goal was a game-winner, and came in a 1-0 win over Drew on Sept. 28.
The Eagles end their season at 8-8-3 (2-6-1 Landmark).
Blake Emge, Junior, Pitt-Johnstown
Emge competed in nine of 17 games for Pitt-Johnstown, totaling one goal.
Emge, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound forward, scored that goal in an 8-0 victory over PSU Greater Allegheny on Sept. 17.
The Mountain Cats finish at 3-13-1 (0-9-1 PSAC).
Trace Dockman, Sophomore, Randolph
Dockman, who grew up in Waynesboro and went to Scotland Chapel Academy, competed in 13 of 17 games for Randolph this season, including six starts.
Dockman, a 6-foot-2 defender, finishes his fall one goal, which came in a 2-2 draw with Mary Baldwin on Sept. 11.
The Wildcats finish their season at 3-9-5 (2-7-1 ODAC).
Volleyball
Leslie Huckle, Senior, PSU Mont Alto
With Huckle and Co. at the helm, Mont Alto advanced to the USCAA Division II National Tournament this fall and finished in fourth place.
Huckle, a 5-foot-9 outside hitter, competed in all 29 matches for the Lions this fall, and in 104 sets of work she totaled 258 kills, 17 assists, 12 aces, 142 digs, and 29 blocks.
She concludes a four-year career that saw her compete in 399 sets over 116 matches and rack up 924 kills, 34 assists, 13 aces, 360 digs, and 89 blocks.
Mont Alto finishes its season at 17-12 (8-2 PSUAC).
Gracie Vaughn, Junior, PSU Mont Alto
Vaughn, a 6-foot-3 middle hitter, was one of the deadliest weapons on the Mont Alto roster this fall.
She competed in all 29 matches for the Lions, and in 104 sets of work she led the team with 280 kills and 135 blocks, to go along with four assists and 22 digs.
Vaughn had one of her best performances of the season on Nov. 8, when she notched 13 kills and nine blocks in a 3-2 loss to PSU Hazleton.
Kiera Mouer, Freshman, PSU Mont Alto
Mouer, a 5-foot-5 defensive specialist, was a regular in the Mont Alto lineup this fall.
Mouer competed in 26 matches and in 71 sets of work she recorded one kill, three assists, 34 digs, and one block.
Sophia Johnson, Senior, California (Pa.)
Johnson’s four-year stint at California came to a conclusion, but not before she recorded her 200th career block.
The milestone came in the season finale on Nov. 15, when Johnson recorded six kills and three blocks in a 3-1 loss to Gannon.
Johnson, a 6-foot-1 middle- and right-side hitter, competed in all 23 matches for the Vulcans this season, including 20 starts, and totaled 194.5 points, 136 kills, two assists, one ace, 21 digs, and 97 blocks.
Over the course of Johnson’s career, she appeared in 66 matches and in 230 sets of work she totaled 306 kills, six assists, 11 aces, 79 digs, 200 blocks, and 435 points.
California ends its season at 3-20 (0-14 PSAC).
Leah Helman, Senior, Lancaster Bible
With Helman, a 5-foot-7 defensive specialist, helping to pave the way, Lancaster Bible finished as the runner-up at the United East Tournament.
Helman competed in all three tournament matches, totaling one kill, 10 assists, three aces, and 60 digs.
She finishes her season with appearances in all 32 matches, and in 116 sets of work she totaled a team-best 620 digs to go along with 80 points, 14 kills, 135 assists, and 66 aces.
Helman concludes her four-year career, which spanned 401 sets over 112 matches, with 1,907 digs. She also recorded 60 kills, 371 assists, 201 aces, six blocks, and 264.5 points.
Lancaster Bible finishes its season at 25-7 (9-1 United East).
Haven King, Freshman, Pitt-Greensburg
King got a wealth of playing time in her first season in the college ranks.
King, an outside hitter, appeared 29 of 30 matches for Pitt-Greensburg, including 24 starts. Over that span she recorded 180.5 points, 148 kills, six assists, 29 aces, 132 digs, and five blocks.
King most recently competed on Nov. 9, recording seven kills, an ace, and five digs in a 3-1 loss to Pitt-Bradford.
The Bobcats end their season at 3-27 (2-6 AMCC).
Football
Ethan Saunders, Graduate, Delaware
Saunders, a 6-foot, 250-pound defensive lineman, ended his career with two big games.
The final two games of the season — a 41-22 win over Campbell on Nov. 16 and a 38-28 loss to Villanova on Nov. 23 — saw Saunders total five tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and a sack.
He concludes his season with appearances in all 11 games for the Blue Hens, recording 23 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, one QB hurry, and two fumble recoveries.
Over the course of his career, Saunders competed in 37 games and posted 52 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries.
Delaware finishes its season at 9-2 (6-2 CAA).
Rhyan Day, Junior, Bridgewater College
Day, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound defensive back, saw action in six of 10 games for Bridgewater this season, totaling four tackles.
Day most recently took the field on Oct. 26, recording no stats in a 49-16 loss to Randolph-Macon.
The Eagles wrap up their season at 6-4 (4-3 ODAC).
Drew Brizan, Junior, Moravian University
Brizan, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound offensive lineman, appeared in five of 11 games for Moravian this season.
With Brizan chipping in, the Greyhounds averaged 391.5 yards per game this fall.
Moravian concludes its campaign at 7-4 (4-2 Landmark).
Louis Lindsay, Junior, The College of Wooster
Lindsay saw action in all 10 games for Wooster this fall.
Lindsay, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound defensive back, recorded 54 tackles this season, including a tackle for loss.
He most recently competed on Nov. 16, posting five tackles in a 48-27 loss to Wittenberg.
The Fighting Scots end their season at 3-7.
Xavier Rhyne, Senior, Clarion
Rhyne, a 6-foot, 285-pound defensive lineman, appeared in four games this season.
He assisted on a tackle in a 31-16 loss to Seton Hill on Oct. 26.
Clarion ends its season at 3-8 (1-5 PSAC).
Gunner Lesher, Senior, Juniata
Lesher’s final season of college football saw him play in ever game for Juniata this fall.
Lesher, a 5-foot-10, 203-pound linebacker, recorded 41 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss and a sack, as well as a forced fumble.
He had one of his best games of the season on Oct. 26, when he totaled nine tackles, including two tackles for loss, and forced a fumble.
Lesher concludes his career with appearances in 33 games, a span that saw him rack up 93 tackles, two sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup
The Eagles end their fall at 2-8 (1-5 Landmark).
Scott Campbell, Sophomore, Chestnut Hill
Campebll was inactive for Chestnut Hill this season.
The Griffins posted a record of 5-2 (2-1 CSFL).
Golf
Devin Smith, Senior, Mount Saint Mary’s
Smith’s four-year career at Mount Saint Mary’s came to an end, but not before he recorded what was likely the most impressive shot of his life.
Competing at the Bucknell Invitational on Oct. 13-15, Smith carded a three-under 73-67-67-207 to finish as the champion. He sank a hole-in-one on the final day of competition to help seal his title.
Smith’s career came to an end at the Fripp Island Intercollegiate on Nov. 2-4, when he posted a 74-74-148 to finish in 21st place.
Linkoln Gundacker, Freshman, Geneva
Gundacker saw action in one meet this fall, shooting a 96 at Geneva’s home meet on Sept. 23.
He finished tied for 25th.
The Golden Tornadoes will take a long winter break before competing at the PAC Spring Championships on April 25-26.
Cross country
Cora Helman, Junior, Shenandoah
Helman had an active season, competing in seven meets and nailing down PR times in the 5K and 6K.
She kicked off her season on Aug. 30 at the Eagle Cross Country Challenge, running the 4K race for a 38th-place time of 19:01. Helman shaved significant time off that 4K on Sept. 6, posting an 18:11 to take 62nd.
Helman bumped up to the 5K distance for the SU Twilight Open on Sept. 13, and placed 26th with a PR time of 22:49.
Just over two weeks later on Sept. 28, she competed at the Hornet Harrier Invitational and Commonwealth Challenge, taking 20th in 6K race in 29:55.
Helman’s 6K time kept dropping, with her posting a 27:39 at the Lehigh Paul Short Run on Oct. 5 and a 26:39 at the Interregional Border Battle on Oct. 19.
She capped off her season with a 6K PR in 25:34 at the ODAC Championships on Nov. 2.
Joel Weber, Junior, Pitt-Johnstown
Weber was a busy man for Pitt-Johnstown, competing in five meets this fall.
He kicked off his season at LVC Dutchmen Invite on Sept. 7, running an 8K time of 31:55 to take 145th place. One week later on Sept. 14, Weber ran to an 87th-place finish in 34:54 at the Bethany Invitational.
Weber concluded September racing with an appearance at the LHU Invitational on Sept. 28, finishing 145th in 32:07.
He then warmed up for the conference championships by competing at the CMU Invitational on Oct. 12, posting a 31:58 to secure 113th place.
Finally, Weber’s season came to an end at the PSAC Championships on Oct. 26. He ran a 33:06 to take 144th place.
Joey Jacobs, Sophomore, Mount St. Mary’s
Jacobs was inactive this season for Mount Saint Mary’s.
Isabella Ruefle, Freshman, Millersville
Ruefle’s first season in the college ranks was an active one, with the runner competing in five races this season.
She kicked off her fall at the Cantello Invitational on Sept. 7, running a 5K time of 25:09 to take 25th.
Ruefle bumped up to the 6K distance on Sept. 13, running to a 119th-place time of 31:15 at the Kutztown DII/DIII Challenge. Two weeks later Ruefle exploded for a 6K PR of 28:26 to take 97th at the LHU Invitational on Sept. 28.
Ruefle posted a 30:22 at the Lehigh Paul Short Run on Oct. 5, before ending her season at the Aubrey Shenk Invitational on Oct. 19 with a time of 30:43 for 194th place.
Noah Bockstie, Freshman, Hagerstown CC
It was a big season on the cross country course for Bockstie, who competed in seven races, including a trip to the NJCAA Division I Championships at the end of the fall.
Bockstie opened his racing schedule on Sept. 6 at the Galen Piper Challenge, where he posted a 6K PR time of 22:20 to take 68th place. He was back it on Sept. 13 for the SU Twilight Open, recording a 22:34 to place 32nd.
Bockstie moved up to the 8K distance on Sept. 28 at the Hornet Harrier Invitational, finishing 36th in 39:51. He shaved more than eight minutes off that time at the Coach Caslin Classic on Oct. 11, when he crossed the finish line in 31:23 for 15th place.
He continued to drop time off that 8K on Oct. 19, when he posted a 29:31 at the Aubrey Shenk Invitational for 155th place.
Bockstie began the postseason on Oct. 26 for the NJCAA Region 20 MDJUCO Championships, a race where he placed 12th in 32:46 to qualify for the next race.
Bockstie finished his season with his best 8K time of the fall at the NJCAA Division I Championships on Nov. 9. He ran the race in 29:17 to take 179th place.
Will Campbell, Freshman, Hagerstown CC
Campbell’s first year on the college scene saw him compete in eight meets, including three postseason races.
Campbell began his career on Sept. 6 with competition at the Galen Piper Challenge, running a 6K time of 21:17 to take 38th place. He returned to racing on Sept. 13, dropping nearly 30 seconds off his 6K PR with a 20:48 at the SU Twilight Open.
Campell bumped to the 8K distance for the Hornet Harrier Invitational on Sept. 28, crossing the finish line in 29:58 for ninth place. He logged another Top 10 finish on Oct. 11 at the Coach Caslin Classic, finishing sixth with a time of 29:00.
Campbell ran his best 8K time of the season at the Aubrey Shenk Invitational on Oct. 19, blasting off for a finish in 28:19 to take 114th place. A week later on Oct. 26, Campbell had his best placement of the fall at the NJCAA Region 20 MDJUCO Championships, a race that saw him take second in 29:03.
Postseason racing continued for Campbell on Nov. 9, when he ran to a 167th-place time of 28:19 at the NJCAA Division I Championships. He wrapped up his fall with competition at the NJCAA Half Marathon Championships on Nov. 12, finishing the 13.1K race in 1:19:03 to take 99th place.
Kylie Bere, Sophomore, Muskingum
Bere ran in three races this fall, securing a 6K PR in the process.
She began her season with a PR time of 31:56 at the Franklin College Grizzly Invitational, taking 226th in 31:56.
Bere then competed at the All Ohio Intercollegiate Classic on Sept. 20, finishing with a time of 37:35 to take 311th. She wrapped up her season on Oct. 5 with a 50th-place finish in 39:46 at the Daniel Mullen Memorial Invitational.
Field hockey
Mia Brunet, Junior, Wilson
Brunet, a 5-foot-3 forward, appeared in 13 of 14 games for Wilson this fall, including one start.
Over that span, she managed three shots on goal.
The Phoenix wrap up their season at 11-4 (4-1 United East).
Olivia Dingzon, Sophomore, Wilson
Dingzon was a reserve defender for a Wilson squad that allowed just 1.33 goals per game this fall.
The 5-foot-4 Dingzon appeared in six games this season, accumulating 64 minutes of playing time.
Mackenzie Monn, Freshman, Wilson
Monn, a 5-foot-2 defensive player, played in three games this fall, registering 11 minutes of playing time.
Swimming
Cara Toney, Junior, California (Pa.)
Toney, a backstroke/butterfly/IM specialist, has been active for California on the invitational scene.
She kicked off her season at the PSAC Fall Frenzy/Invitational on Oct. 11, competing in the 200 medley relay (16th in 2:00.11), 400 freestyle relay (22nd in 4:12.98), 400 medley relay (23rd in 5:00.29), 100 backstroke (24th in 1:12.98), and 50 butterfly (27th in 32.63).
Toney was then inactive for a month of dual competition, a period that saw the Vulcans post a 4-1 record.
She returned to the pool on Nov. 22-24 for the Liberty TYR Invitational, a meet that saw her compete in the 4×50 medley relay (16th in 2:04.43), 200 backstroke (25th in 2:29.71), 100 backstroke (32nd in 1:10.44), 100 butterfly (38th in 1:10.64), 200 IM (43rd in 2:36.77), 200 freestyle (45th in 2:21.46), and 500 freestyle (53rd in 28.69).
California will enjoy a long winter break before returning on Jan. 10-11 to host the Vulcan Dual Meet Challenge.
Sean O’Connor, Senior, Frostburg State
O’Connor has been a regular in the Frostburg State lineup this season.
He kicked off his winter on Oct. 12 in a tri-meet that saw the Bobcats defeat West Virginia Wesleyan (189-27) and Wheeling (155-93), with O’Connor guiding his team’s 200 freestyle relay to a third-place finish in 1:34.74.
O’Connor was back in the pool on Oct. 19, landing two Top 5 finishes in a 136.5-59.5 victory over Davis & Elkins. He took third in the 200 IM (2:33.37) and fourth in the 200 medley relay (2:02.31). On Oct. 28, O’Connor finished third in the 200 IM (2:21.35) and fourth in the 400 medley relay (4:04.32) to help his team earn a 118-83 win over Fairmont State.
He competed in the 100 butterfly on Nov. 9, taking seventh in 1:08.10 in a dual meet that saw California fall 132-130 to Mary Washington. O’Connor most recently swam at the Franklin & Marshall Invite on Nov. 22-24, a meet that saw him take 56th in the 200 IM in 2:10.53.
Frostburg State (4-2, 4-0 MEC) is back in action on Saturday, Dec. 7, for a road meet at UMBC.
Madelyn Stoops, Freshman, Shippensburg
Stoops has seen plenty of pool action in her first season of college swimming.
She began her season on Sept. 25, helping to guide her team to a 131-130 win over Kutztown by taking seventh in the 50 backstroke (34.34), eighth in the 50 freestyle (29.43), and ninth in the 100 backstroke (1:15.05).
Stoops then competed in a 130-69 loss to Bloomsburg on Oct. 5, swimming the 200 freestyle relay (5th in 1:52.62), 100 backstroke (8th in 1:13.28), and 50 freestyle (11th in 29.14). She took on the 200 freestyle relay again on Oct. 8 in a 128-77 loss to Indiana (Pa.), pushing her squad to a fourth-place finish in 1:56.26.
Two days of meets on Oct. 18-19 saw Shippensburg post a 2-1 record, with Stoops contributing by competing in the 400 freestyle relay (4th in 4:37.56), 200 freestyle relay (4th in 1:53.86), and 100 freestyle (10th in 1:02.32). Shippensburg’s latest dual meet, a 136-50 loss to Clarion on Nov. 1, saw Stoops and the 200 freestyle relay team take sixth in 1:54.02.
Stoops most recently took on the Franklin & Marshall Invitational on Nov. 22-24, competing in the 200 freestyle relay (23rd in 1:45.29), 200 backstroke (54th in 2:22.79), 100 backstroke (62nd in 1:05.57), and the 50 freestyle (78th in 26.95).
The Raiders (3-4) return to action on Friday, Dec. 6, when they travel to compete at the Gettysburg Invitational.
Indoor track & field
Josh Schuurman, Junior, Wheaton
Schuurman is ready for another year on the pole-vaulting scene after competing in nine invites over the course of indoor and outdoor track last season.
He’s once again looking to “raise the bar” after hitting a PR mark of 12-11.5 last February.
Wheaton opens its indoor season on Saturday, Dec. 7, when it travels to Kenosha, Wisc., for the Carthage Alumni Classic.
Preston Hammond, Freshman, Ursinus
Hammond, a sprinter, joines Ursinus for his first season of college track and field.
The Bears are set to open their season on Friday, Dec. 6, when they hit the road for Staten Island, N.Y., to compete in Fasttrack Season Opener.
Dillon Turner, Junior, Wingate
Wingate’s roster for this season hasn’t yet been posted, but Turner is projected to return for the Bulldogs to compete in the sprints and hurdles.
Samantha Gembe, Junior, Thiel
Thiel’s roster for the season has yet to be released, but Gembe, a throws specialist, is projected to return this season.
The Tomcats open their season on Jan. 18 with a meet at Muskingum University.
