Jeff Altizer
THIS YEAR: One of 7 decathletes on the roster, sophomore Jeff Altizer is a promising athlete who will press for his first NAIA meet berth as a multi-event athlete ... Looks to move into the mid-6000 in his decathlon score ... Needs development in the throws which should come as physical strength improves ... Excels in the pole vault and could also be a national qualifier in that event as well ... Teams with Jordan Savidge, Daniel Fanelli and Chris Ernst to give Azusa Pacific strong representation in the vault.
2008 (freshman): As a true freshman completed his first ever heptathlon and decathlon ... Qualified for the NAIA indoor championships in the heptathlon with 1 of the 16 best scores in the nation during the season ... Finished 11th with a career-best 4,385 points ... Did not compete at the NAIA outdoor meet ... At the GSAC Championship Meet in Azusa finished second in the pole vault (14' 7 1/4") ... Registered a career best of 14' 9" at the Azusa Pacific Invitational ... Tallied a personal best score of 5617 in the decathlon at the California Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed 4 years in track & field for head coach Jermane Dixon at Thousand Oaks (Calif.) High ... Posted Posted a pole vault best of 14' 7" in winning the 2007 Arcadia Invitational developmental section ... Tied for the Ventura County championship as a 2007 senior ... Finished third in the 2007 CIF Southern Section Division II finals with a vault of 14' 3" ... Also ran for the Lancers' cross country team.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 21, 1989, in Stockton, Calif. ... Parents are Leland (teacher) and Mary Kay (teacher) Altizer ... Has 3 sisters (Morgan, a 7-time All-American in the pole vault and heptathlon at Azusa Pacific, Nicole, also an Azusa Pacific graduate, and Taylor) ... Majoring in applied health ... Interested in becoming a fire fighter or paramedic ... Has made a pair of summer trips to Africa ... Comes from a musical family ... Enjoys surfing.
Mercedes Arnold
THIS YEAR: Freshman Mercedes Arnold is a promising jumper loaded with potential ... Can compete in the high, long and triple jumps ... Out of the gate is likely to qualify for the NAIA championship in triple jump, but should develop into a national level competitor in the other jumps in the coming years.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport standout at Colony High in Ontario, Calif. ... Earned conference honors in both track & field and volleyball ... As a 2008 senior led the Titans to the Mt. Baldy League track & field championship and was named league MVP ... Finished second in the triple jump (37' 3", ranked among the top 90 prep marks for 2008) at the CIF Southern Section Division II Championships ... Other personal bests include 17' 1" in the long jump and 5' in the high jump ... Lettered 4 seasons in volleyball and was named All-Mt. Baldy League first team as a senior ... Was a key player in the Titans securing their first-ever Mt. Baldy League championship during her junior season ... Twice received all-league honorable mention in volleyball ... Served as ASB president her senior year.
PERSONAL: Born May 24, 1990, in Pomona, Calif. ... Parents are Brian and Monique Arnold, both Azusa Pacific alums ... Her father was a 2-time NAIA champion and 11-time All-American at Azusa Pacific from 1984 to 1988, establishing a reputation as the finest 400-meter hurdler in Cougar track & field history ... He was also a member of 4 NAIA outdoor national championship teams ... Mercedes has 3 brothers (Staphon, an All-American high jumper for the Cougars, Devin, Dominique) and a sister (Martianna) ... Has not declared a major ... Involved in Young Life.
Staphon Arnold
THIS YEAR: A key figure in Azusa Pacific's championship pursuits, 3-time NAIA All-American Staphon Arnold is one of the top high jumpers in the NAIA ... Has the potential to become only the fourth Cougar ever to clear 7 feet ... Should benefit from having a jump specific coach on the Cougar staff, his father Brian Arnold ... Will also run a leg on the Cougars' resurging 4x400-meter relay that should qualify for the NAIA indoors and outdoors.
2008 (sophomore): Played an unsuspecting yet pivotal role in Azusa Pacific capturing the NAIA indoor championship by the narrowest of margins in meet history ... Collected a pair of All-America honors and none was bigger than his fourth-place finish in the high jump (6' 6¾), in which he tied with 3 other athletes, thus earning 1¾ point (the Cougars won the title by 3/4 of a point) ... Garnered his other All-American honor by running the third led on the Cougar 4x400 relay that finished sixth (3:18.54) ... Qualified for the NAIA outdoor meet in the high jump but did not advance to the finals with a leap of 6' 7" ... At the GSAC Championships in Azusa, won his first ever conference titles by taking the high jump (6' 8") and finished second in both the 200- (22.10) and 400- (49.17) meters.
2007 (freshman): Put together a fine 2007 freshman season in which he garnered his first All-America honor with a sixth place finish in the high jump (6' 8 3/4") at the NAIA Indoor Championships ... Qualified for the NAIA Outdoor Championships in the high jump but did not advance to the finals ... Cleared a career-best 6' 9 1/4" in opening outdoor meet at Point Loma Nazarene, posting the seventh best high jump in Azusa Pacific history ... At the GSAC Championships in Fresno, finished second in the 200 and third in the high jump.
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed 3 seasons of track & field for head coach David Furman at Colony High in Ontario, Calif. ... As a 2006 senior, was the state runner-up in the high jump, clearing 6' 9" ... Was the CIF Southern Section Division II high jump champion (6-7) ... As a 2004 sophomore advanced to the CIF high jump finals.
PERSONAL: Born July 2, 1988, in Pasadena, Calif. ... Parents are Brian and Monique Arnold, both Azusa Pacific graduates ... Has 2 brothers (Devin, Domonique) and 2 sisters (Mercedes, Martianna) ... His father was a 2-time NAIA champion and 11-time All-American at Azusa Pacific from 1984 to 1988, establishing a reputation as the finest 400-meter hurdler in program history ... He was also a member of 4 NAIA outdoor national championship teams ... Staphon has not declared a major ... Plays the guitar and draws.
Ferin Barry
THIS YEAR: One of 17 Cougar freshmen, Ferrin Barry is a young pole vault who need time and experience but who could develop into a quality vaulter in the seasons ahead ... Rated a good athlete with better than averaged speed.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport standout at Kent-Meridian High in Kent, Wash. ... Earned 4 varsity letters in track & field competing for head coach Erine Ammons ... Was a 3-time 4A district qualifier between the pole vault and 300-meter hurdles ... Posted a career-best vault of 10' 6" during her 2008 senior season to finish second at the sub-division meet ... Recorded a best of 50.41 in the 300 hurdles ... Named team MVP as a senior ... Also lettered 4 years in soccer (sweeper) ... As a junior was named team's most improved player and earned team MVP as a senior.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 29, 1990 ... Parents are Norman (retired) and Jill (government employee) Barry ... Has 2 sisters (Leigh, Chloe) ... has not declared a major ... Enjoys reading.
James Burke
THIS YEAR: A veteran of the Cougar track & field program, senior James Burke is an experienced hurdler who can give his full attention to the hurdles with the completion of his football career ... A hard-working, well-liked athlete who could figure in the Cougars' fortunes on the conference level.
2008 (redshirt): Sat out the 2008 campaign to focus on football and spring drills.
2007 (sophomore): Appeared in numerous meets and was used in a variety events ... Posted career-bests of 11.81 (100), 24.20 (200), 110 hurdles (16.38), javelin (105-10), 7.67 (60), and 9.07 (60 hurdles) ... At the GSAC Championships in Fresno, finished eighth in the 110 hurdles. 2006 (freshman): In his first season of track & field at Azusa Pacific, posted bests of 11.88 (100), 16.56 (110 hurdles), 7.75 (60), 8.35 (55 hurdles) and 9.17 (60 hurdles) ... Competed in the GSAC Championships in San Diego in both the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles but did not advance to the finals in either event.
FOOTBALL: Played 4 seasons on Azusa Pacific's football team, lettering as a wide receiver ... Registered 65 receptions during his 27-game career ... His finest season came during his 2008 senior campaign in which he was second on the team with 43 receptions for 431 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-sport standout at Antioch (Calif.) High ... Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach Ferris Anthony ... As a 2003 senior tallied 19 receptions for 259 yards and 1 TD ... Also ran 2 seasons of track & field, earning All-Bay Valley Athletic League honors in the 400 meters, 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles ... As a senior, garnered CIF honors in both hurdle events ... Played 1 season of varsity soccer and volleyball as well.
PERSONAL: Son of Michael (pastor) ... His mother (Lisa) passed away in the spring of 2008 ... Has 1 brother (Robert) and 2 sisters (Katherine, Caroline) ... Majoring in psychology and is hoping to go into youth ministry ... May coach or teach music as a profession ... Spent over 1,500 hours performing with the Antioch High Music Masters.
Jaime Canterbury
THIS YEAR: The greatest distance runner in Azusa Pacific women's track & field history, senior Jaime Canterbury is a 3-time NAIA All-American in cross country and is Azusa Pacific's first-ever national champ, taking the 2007 NAIA individual title ... In track & field, is a 3-time NAIA champion and 9-time All-American and the holder of 3 school records ... Quite versatile and can score on the national level in a variety of events ranging from the 800- to the 5000-meters ... Known for a terrific kick.
2008 (junior): Put together an outstanding 2008 junior season in which she collected 2 NAIA individual titles, 3 school records and 5 more All-America honors ... At the NAIA Indoor Championship Meet in Johnson City, Tenn., had a hand in 24 of the Cougars' 70 points and their second-place team finish ... Won the 3000 (10:10.40) by a whopping 6 seconds over her nearest competitor, anchored the Cougars' 4x800 to a second-place finish (9:18.79) and the distance medley relay to a third (12:00.78) ... At the NAIA Outdoor Championship Meet in Edwardsville, Ill., became the first Cougar ever to win the NAIA 1500-meters (4:26.64) ... Garnered another All-America honor with a third-place showing in the 5000 (17:25.95) ... At the GSAC Championships was second in the 1500 behind teammate Jacky Kipwambok and ran the third leg on the winning 4x800-meter relay (9:10.21) ... Used big meets to record her school records, setting the standard in the 1500 at 4:23.61 (breaking her own record set the year before) during competition at the Mt. SAC Relays ... Also clocked a record-setting 16:34.41 in the 5000 at the Sanford Invitational ... Set the 3000 record of 9:48.45 at the Rossi Relays at the Claremont Invitational.
2007 (sophomore): Collected her first-ever track & field All-America honors, 2 each in the indoor and outdoor seasons, during her 2007 sophomore campaign ... Clinched the Cougars' NAIA outdoor national championship with a then personal-best 4:30.43 in the 1500, finishing second ... Anchored the Cougars' 4x800 to a third-place finish (9:06.81) ... At the NAIA indoor championships, anchored both the 4x800 (9:13.02) and distance medley relay (12:02.23) to fifth– and third-place finishes ... Did not compete in any open events ... Was the GSAC 800m champion (2:18.24) ... Broke the school record in the 1500 with a 4:25.69 in the Southern California USATF Championships at Occidental ... Came back 3 days later to run a career-best 2:11.47 in an 800 at Mt. SAC.
2006 (freshman): Put together a fine 2006 freshman campaign in which she recorded the Cougars' top times in the 800 (2:21.44), 1500 (4:47.77), mile (5:27.06) and indoor 5000 (18:49.99) ... Competed in both the NAIA Indoor and Outdoor Championship Meets, running legs on the Cougars' 4x800 relay that finished seventh indoor and eighth outdoor ... At the GSAC Championships in San Diego, finished fifth in the 1500 and eighth in the 800.
CROSS COUNTRY: Completed an outstanding cross country career with her third NAIA All-American honors in the fall of 2008, finishing fourth at the NAIA Championships with career-matching-best 5K of 17:10 ... Was the GSAC runner-up with a 17:25, finishing behind teammate Jacky Kipwambok ... As a 2007 junior became Azusa Pacific's first-ever NAIA national champion in cross country, winning the individual crown in Kenosha, Wis., with a school-record 17:10 ... Teamed with Aron Rono to make Azusa Pacific only the second school in NAIA history to sweep the men's and women's individual crowns in the same season ... Was the runner-up to teammate Jacky Kipwambok at both the GSAC and NAIA regional championship meets ... Posted 4 sub-18 races ... Put together an outstanding 2006 campaign in which she captured an All-America honor by finishing eighth at the NAIA Championships in Louisville, Ky., with an 18:20 over the 5K course ... At the time, it was the fourth-best showing ever by a Cougar at the national meet ... Clocked a very fine 18:15 to finish sixth at the NAIA regionals ... As a 2005 freshman appeared in 6 meets and was the Cougars' No. 2 runner in 5 of them ... Posted a season-best 5K of 18:50 (her first sub-19) to finish 13th at the NAIA regional championship meet in Fresno ... Clocked a 19:41 at the NAIA Championships, finishing 134th ... Was sixth out of 84 runners at the GSAC Championships, running a 19:14 5K at the La Mirada Regional Park.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 3 seasons of track & field and cross country for head coach Rex Hall at state power Dana Hills High in Dana Point, Calif. ... As a senior, named cross country's MVP and track's most valuable distance runner after leading the Dolphins to the South Coast League titles ... Named to Dana Hills' athletics hall of fame for earning 6 varsity letters and all-league recognition in 2 different sports ... Posted cross country personal bests of 18:29 on the Mt. SAC course and 19:01 on the course at Fresno's Woodward Park.
PERSONAL: Born June 23, 1987, in Laguna Beach, Calif., to Norton (business owner) and Vicki Canterbury ... Has a younger brother (Jeremy) and sister (Paige) ... Majoring in psychology.
CANTERBURY BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC
Year 800 1000 1500 Mile 3000 5000
2006 2:16.50 3:05.91 4:47.77 5:27.06 10:47.09 18:49.99
2007 2:11.47 - 4:25.69 5:13.54 - 17:22.15
2008 2:16.92 - 4:23.61* 4:57.23 9:48.45* 16:34.41*
*school record
Kayla Carstensen
THIS YEAR: A solid distance runner, sophomore Kayla Carstensen gives the Cougars quality depth that will be used in the relays ... Tends to excel in the 1500 and 3000 ... Might try the steeple ... Has valuable experience on the NAIA national level in both track and cross country.
2008 (freshman): As a 2008 freshman, joined a deep and talented Cougar distance program and used the year to adjust to a higher level of competition ... Competed in the shorter distance races and posted personal bests of 2:21.29 (800m) and 4:46.48 (1500m) ... Ran a leg in the prelims of the NAIA indoor and outdoor 4x800 (in the event finals the Cougars eventually finished second at indoors and eighth at outdoors) ... Did not compete in the GSAC Championship Meet in Azusa.
CROSS COUNTRY: Has appeared in 12 meets over the course of 2 seasons of running for Azusa Pacific's cross country team ... Was a member of the Cougars' 2008 NAIA national championship squad, clocking a 19:20 on the national championship course in Kenosha, Wis., finishing as the No. 6 Cougar ... Posted a season-best of 19:17 to finish 30th at the GSAC Meet ... As a freshman, was vital in leading the Cougars to their first NAIA regional title in 4 years by running a personal-best 19:10 over the 5K Woodward Park course to finish 26th as the Cougars' fifth runner ... Finished 38th at the GSAC Championships (20:08) in Costa Mesa ... Gained valuable experience by clocking a 20:57 at the NAIA championship meet in Kenosha, Wis.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was home-schooled through Liberty Christian Academy ... Competed unattached in open road races and youth track & field meets.
PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1989, to Todd (electrical engineer) and Keena Carstensen ... Has 1 brother (Jared) and 2 sisters (Brianna, a former Cougar All-American in cross country and track & field and the holder of several school records, Diandra) ... Majoring in business.
CARSTENSEN BESTS AT AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 800 1000 1500 Mile 2008 2:21.29 3:09.72 4:46.48 5:27.7
Candice Chessum
THIS YEAR: A potential diamond in the rough, freshman Candice Chessum is a good athlete who will zero in on the long sprints -- 400-, 600- and 800-meters ... Noted for her competitiveness and focus ... Has plenty of promise and could develop into a key contributor over the course of her collegiate career.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 4 seasons of track & field for head coach Mark Evans at Crescenta Valley High in La Crescenta, Calif. ... Excelled in the hurdles ... As a 2008 senior finished seventh in 300-meter hurdles (50.22) at the Pacific League Championships ... Also lettered 3 seasons in basketball ... Earned All-Pacific League second team recognition as a 2008 senior after averaging 7.5 points for the 18-10 Falcons ... Scored a career-high 20 points in a victory over Hoover High ... Was a 4-year scholar-athlete in both sports.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 20, 1989, in Glendale, Calif. ... Parents are Tom (architect) and Ines (architect) Chessum ... Is the youngest of 4 children ... Has a brother (Ian, sophomore on the Cougar track & field team) and 2 sisters (Jessica, an Azusa Pacific graduate and former member of the Cougar cross country team, and Lindsey, a senior guard on the Westmont College basketball team) ... Majoring in applied health ... Would like to go into physical therapy ... Enjoys surfing and reading.
Ian Chessum
THIS YEAR: A developing hurdler, sophomore Ian Chessum has a year of collegiate competition under his belt that should allow him to play a more significant role in the Cougars’ pursuit of an unprecedented 11th straight GSAC championship … Will compete in both the high and intermediate hurdles, but is stronger in the longer races.
2008 (freshman): Competed in both the indoor and outdoor seasons as a 2008 freshman … Advanced to the finals of the GSAC 400-meter hurdles race, finishing eighth with a 59.80 (clocked a 59.25 in the prelims) … Also clocked a personal-best 16.07 in the GSAC 110 highs … Toyed with the javelin and finished sixth at the GSAC meet with a throw of 149’ 4”.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both track & field and football (receiver) at Crescenta Valley High in La Crescenta, Calif. ... As a 2007 senior named all-area in track & field and was voted the Falcons’ top sprinter and hurdler ... At the Pacific League championships in Arcadia, finished third in the 110 high hurdles (15.50) and sixth in the 300 hurdles (43.41) ... Clocked a 15.82 in the high hurdles at the CIF qualifier.
PERSONAL: Born May 30, 1988, in Santa Monica, Calif. ... Parents are Thomas (architect) and Ines (architect) Chessum ... Has 3 sisters (Jessica who ran track & field at Azusa Pacific, Lindsey who plays basketball at Westmont, and Candice, freshman on the Cougar track & field team) ... Has not declared a major ... Enjoys surfing, carpentry and the harmonica.
CHESSUM BESTS AT AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 60m 60m Hurdles 110m Hurdles 400m Hurdles Javelin 2008 7.97 9.00 16.07 59.25 149-4
Janelle Chute
Kyle Clark
THIS YEAR: Despite his relative youth, freshman Kyle Clark is expected to have an impact on the Cougar fortunes of 2009 ... Bolsters the Cougars' presence in the hurdles, particularly in the 400-meter intermediates ... Also figures to be a factor on the Cougar 4x400-meter relay.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport standout at Whittier (Calif.) Christian High, earning 4 varsity letters in track & field and 3 in football ... In track & field, was the 2008 CIF Division IV champion in the 300-meter hurdles (38.92) ... At the same meet, was fifth in the 110-meter hurdles (15.96) ... Qualified for the CIF Master's Meet and finished eighth (38.60) ... Was the Olympic League champ in the 110 highs (15.94) ... Won the Russell Cup titles in both the 110 highs (16.12) and 300 intermediates (41.23) ... Holds the school record in the 400-meters (49.70) ... As a senior in football rushed for 241 yards on 38 carries (6.3 avg.) and recorded 16 reception for 472 yards (29.5 avg.) ... In all, scored 8 TDs, including a 71-yard catch-and-run in a 28-21 victory at L.A. Baptist High ... Led Alpha League with 8 interceptions as a junior.
PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1989, in Whittier, Calif. ... Parents are Ray and Debra Clark ... Majoring in sociology ... Would like to be a fireman.
Matt Crego
THIS YEAR: A key newcomer, junior college transfer Matt Crego is a quality sprinter, who is stronger in the long races but could give the Cougars a presence in the 100 meters ... Teams with Anthony Logan to give Azusa Pacific an excellent 1-2 punch in the 400 ... Figures to be a prime figure in both the 4x400- and 4x100-meter relays ... Should represent the Cougars at the NAIA championship meets and push for a GSAC title.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Ran 2 seasons of track & field for head coach Keith Kephart at Santa Barbara (Calif.) City College ... Was the 2008 Western States Conference 400-meter champion (48.78) ... Was third in the 200 (22.34) in the same meet ... At the Southern California championships, finished ninth in the 400 ... As a 2007 freshman, used a season best to finish sixth in the 400 (48.80) at the Southern California championships ... Named team MVP ... Was a 2-time member of the student-athlete academic honor roll.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 4 seasons of track & field at San Marcos High in Santa Barbara ... Posted personals bests of 11.08 (100), 22.31 (200, fifth fastest in San Marcos history) and 51.5 (400) ... Was a 3-time team MVP ... As a 2005 junior was the Santa Barbara County champion in the 200 (22.84) and runner-up in the 100 (11.27) ... Also played 1 season of varsity football (WR) for the Royals.
PERSONAL: Born July 28, 1988, in La Jolla, Calif. ... Parents are Robert (engineer) and Carol (Amtrak district manager) ... Majoring in communication studies ... Enjoys bowling.
Nick Cullen-Carroll
THIS YEAR: One of the just 5 throwers on the team, returnee Nick Cullen-Carroll continues his development as a collegiate t hrower ... Has devoted his full attention to track & field, giving up football after the 2007 season ... Will compete in the shot, discus and hammer with the discus being his strongest suit ... Is expected to score in all 3 events at the GSAC meet.
2008 (freshman): Appeared in 10 meets during his 2008 freshman season, 5 indoor and 5 outdoor ... At the GSAC Championships in Azusa, accounted for 10 points by scoring in the discus (131' 10"/4th), shot (43' 0½"/5th) and hammer (111' 5"/8th) ... Posted a personal-best of 142' 10" (discus) and 116' 4" (hammer) in a meet at Point Loma Nazarene ... Also had a best of 43' 4¼" in the 35-pound weight throw ... Threw the javelin in his final 2 meets of the season, recording a personal best of 138' 8" to finish ninth at the GSAC meet.
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed 4 seasons in track & field at San Jacinto (Calif.) High and was a 3-time All-De Anza League honoree in the discus ... Was a 2-time qualifier in the discus for the CIF Southern Section Division III finals ... As a 2006 senior, helped lead the Tigers to the DeAnza League title by finishing second in the discus (136' 9") and fourth in the shot put (45' 11¾) ... Posted a Riverside County top-10 mark for the season in the discuss at 154' 0½" ... Also earned 2 varsity letters in football (center) and was a 2-time All-De Anza League selection.
PERSONAL: Born May 1, 1988, in Hemet, Calif. ... Parents are Pat (teacher) and Cindy (teacher) Cullen-Carroll ... Has 1 sister (Shanna) ... Majoring in applied exercise science ... Would like to become a strength & conditioning coach ... Actively involved in Olympic weight-lifting competitions ... Also spent a season with the Cougar football team, redshirting the 2007 campaign ... Attended UC Riverside for a season but did compete.
CULLEN-CARROLL BESTS AT AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR Shot Discus Hammer Javelin Weight 2008 43-0 1/2 142-10 116-4 138-8 43-4 1/4
Armon DeLauney
THIS YEAR: A 2-sport athlete, Armon DeLauney looks to conclude his intercollegiate athletic career with a strong showing in the sprints … A burly athlete who gives the Cougars great depth for the relays … Should prove to be a factor in the GSAC championship meet.
2008 (junior): Sat out the track & field season to concentrate on spring football drills.
2007 (sophomore): Appeared in 8 meets during his 2007 sophomore season while splitting time with Cougar football’s spring camp ... Posted season-bests of 7.05 (60m), 11.53 (100m) and 22.51 (200m).
FOOTBALL: Was a reserve running back on the Cougar football team during his 2-year career that he completed last fall ... Appeared in 13 games in his Cougar career, rushing for 14 yards on 15 carries with 1 reception for 17 yards... Also played 2 seasons at NCAA Division I-AA Weber State where he appeared in 5 games, tallying 31 rushing yards on 13 carries.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 3 seasons of track & field for head coach Jahmal Wright at Culver City (Calif.) High ... Posted a career prep best of 11.07 in the 100 ... Also played 3 seasons of football, rushing for over 1,200 yards and 16 TDs during his 2003 All-CIF first team senior season.
PERSONAL: Born March 2, 1986, in Los Angeles ... Parents are Robert and Euri Mills ... Has 2 sisters (Cash, Crystal) ... Majoring in psychology.
DeLAUNEY BESTS AT AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 60m 100m 200m 2008 7.05 11.53 22.51
Erin Dwyer
THIS YEAR: On the mend from a shoulder injury, junior Erin Dwyer will likely compete only for the outdoor season ... Is the most experienced thrower in the Cougar system ... Could qualify for the NAIA championships, but is certain to be a factor in the GSAC meet.
2008 (sophomore: Appeared in 9 meets as a 2008 sophomore, focusing on 3 outdoor throwing events and 2 indoor throwing events ... Finished sixth in the GSAC hammer throw (115' 9") and was 11th in the shot (32' 5").
2007 (freshman): Gained tremendous experience and opportunities as a 2007 freshman, competing in 4 different events over the course of 9 meets in 3 months ... Best effort was at the GSAC championships in Fresno where she finished 11th in the shot put with a career-best 35-2 1/2.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-time All-Bay League pick at South Torrance High in Torrance, Calif., first in the discus as a 2005 junior and then in the shot as a 2006 senior ... Was named team MVP as a senior ... Also lettered in soccer.
PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1988, in Torrance, Calif. ... Parents are John (attorney) and Linda (teacher) Dwyer ... Her mom played basketball at California Baptist ... Has an older sister (Danielle) and a younger brother (Sean) ... Majoring in applied health and would like to go into physical therapy.
DWYER BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR SHOT DISCUS HAMMMER WEIGHT 2007 35-3 100-11 128-8 40-9
John Ellis
THIS YEAR: A multi-purpose athlete, freshman John Ellis continues his emergence as a quality jumper ... Will focus on the long and triple jumps with equal potential to qualify for the NAIA championships in either or both events ... Should greatly benefit from new jumps coach Brian Arnold.
2008 (freshman): As a 2008 freshman appeared in 9 meets, including the GSAC Championship Meet in Azusa where he finished third in the long jump (22' 0 1/4") and fourth in the triple jump (43' 1 3/4") ... Posted a season-best leaps of 44' 4 3/4" in the triple jump at the Occidental Invitational and 22' 2 1/4" in the long jump at an all-comers at Concordia.
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed 4 seasons in track & field at David Douglas High in Portland, Ore. ... Was a 2-year all-district honoree in both the long and triple jump, winning the district long jump title as a 2007 senior with a career-best leap of 21' 8" ... Finished 11th in the long jump at the state 6A meet ... Also ran a leg on the Scots' 4x100 relay that finished eighth in the state ... Other lifetime bests are 44' 0 1/2" in the triple jump, 15.59 in the 110 hurdles and 43.64 in the 300 hurdles.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 10, 1988, in Anchorage, Alaska ... Parents are John and Janet Ellis ... Has 2 sisters (Erika, Neriah) ... Majoring in exercise and sport science ... Wants to be a track coach/trainer ... Involved in Young Life and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... Competed on Athletes in Action 2009 summer team.
Chris Ernst
THIS YEAR: Chris Ernst hopes to parlay a fine rookie campaign into a breakthrough sophomore season in which he qualifies for his first-ever NAIA championship event ... Benefits from training with a strong corps of Cougar vaulters who include Jordan Savidge, Daniel Faneli, Jeff Altizer and Joey Rau.
2008 (freshman: As a 2008 freshman was 1 of 3 Cougars to clear 14-feet, going a season-best 14' 7¼" to finish fifth at the GSAC Championship Meet in Azusa ... Also cleared 14' 3¼ at the Pomona Invitational for his only other vault over 14-feet.
HIGH SCHOOL: Competed 4 seasons in track & field at Pinnacle High in Phoenix, Ariz. ... As a 2007 senior, was the Arizona state 4A-I champion in the pole vault with a career-best effort of 14' 6" ... Also won the region crown ... Twice finished fifth in the pole vault in the state meet as a 2006 junior and 2005 sophomore ... Also lettered 1 season in swimming & diving, winning the district title in diving ... Played 1 season of football (wide receiver/defensive back).
PERSONAL: Born June 13, 1988, in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Parents are Brian and Pam Ernst ... Has 1 sister (Jessica, also a pole vaulter at Pinnacle) ... Is an Eagle Scout ... Majoring in nursing ... Enjoys playing ping pong.
Daniel Fanelli
THIS YEAR: A potential impact newcomer, freshman Daniel Fanelli teams with Jordan Savidge and Jeff Altizer to give Azusa Pacific a strong presence in the pole vault … Should qualify for the both the indoor and outdoor championship meets … Has the potential to clear 16-feet this season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-time state champion and record-holder at Valley Christian High in Phoenix, Ariz. … As a 2008 senior, set the state 2A record in the pole vault by winning the state title with a clearance of 15’ 6” which was also the school record … Named team MVP … As a 2007 junior, won his first state pole vault crown with a then state record effort of 14’ 10½” … Led the Trojans to the 2005 and 2007 state 2A crowns … Valley Christian was the state runner-up in 2006 … Also competed in the long (PR of 21’ 2”) and triple (PR of 41’ 1½”) jumps.
PERSONAL: Born Mary 28, 1990, in Los Angeles, Calif. … Parents are Joseph (sales manager) and Regina Fanelli … Has 1 brother (Gabriel) … His father played soccer at the University of California, Berkeley … Majoring in cinematic arts and would like to get involved in film-making.
Peter Frank
Trevor Fulkerson
THIS YEAR: One of 10 hurdlers on the team, junior Trevor Fulkerson is looking to score for the Cougars in the GSAC Championship Meet … Primarily competes in the high hurdles but works the intermediates as well … Still relatively new to the sport and is developing in the hurdles.
2008 (sophmoore): Returned to track after a year layoff … Posted season hurdle bests of 16.05 (110 highs) and 59.53 (400 intermediates) … Competed in the GSAC Championship Meet but did not advance out of the prelims.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and track & field at Christian High in El Cajon, Calif., from where he graduated in 2006 … Competed in track & field just 2 seasons and yet set the school records in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles during his senior campaign … Advanced to the CIF finals in both events … Also set the school record in the triple jump … Was coached by Renee Ross, mother of current Cougar sprinter Mandy Ross … Was a 2-way standout in football and was a key member of the Patriots’ program that advanced to the 2005 CIF championship game … Named to the San Diego Union Tribune scholar-athlete team.
PERSONAL: Born July 18, 1988, in San Diego, Calif. … Parents are Jeff (contractor) and Roxanne (marketer) Fulkerson … Has 2 brothers (Jeffrey, Wesley) … Majoring in communication … Graduated from high school with a 4.3 GPA.
FULKERSON at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 110HH 400IH 2008 16.05 59.53
Grady Gillespie
Stephanie Godfrey
THIS YEAR: What she lacks in experience junior Stephanie Godfrey more than makes up for in shear determination … One of the most focused, hard-nosed and competitive athletes in the program … Returns for her third season of track & field — ever … Is coming off a fine cross country season in which she emerged as a potential key distance runner for the track & field campaign ... Has the versatility to run a variety of distances, ranging from the steeplechase to the marathon.
2008 (sophomore): Qualified for her first-ever NAIA championship event during her 2008 sophomore season, running in the 10,000 meters in Edwardsville, Ill., where she finished 21st with a 39:02.22 … As the GSAC Championships in Azusa finished fifth in the 10,000 (38:56.64, ninth best time in program history) … Posted other season bests of 5:12.73 (1500) and 18:53.45 (5000).
2007 (freshman): In her first-ever track & field season, ran a variety of distant events as she developed a running base .. Scored 2 points for Azusa Pacific at the GSAC Championship Meet by finishing seventh in the steeplechase (12:54.81) … Posted other season bests of 5:20.44 (1500) and 20:05.30 (5000).
CROSS COUNTRY: Has competed in 11 cross country meets during her 2-year career, posting a personal 5K best of 19:26 at the Great Lakes Invitational in Grand Rapids, Mich., during her 2008 sophomore season … Helped the Cougars to the 2007 GSAC title by finishing as the team’s No. 5 runner with a 19:52 … Also competed in the 2007 NAIA regional (19:44) and national championship (19:58) meets.
HIGH SCHOOL: Did not compete in any sports during her 3-plus years at Faith Bible High in Aloha, Ore. ... Rather spent 5 years as a competitive swimmer for the West Hills Aquatic Team (USA swimming) where she excelled in the 100- and 200-yard breaststroke ... A knee injury ended her swimming career.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 17, 1988, in Portland, Ore. … Her parents are Larry (electrical engineer) and Linda Godfrey ... Has 1 sister (Elizabeth) ... Her mother was a swimmer at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich. ... Majoring in psychology.
YEAR 1500 3000 STEEPLE 5000 10,000 2007 5:20.44 12:35.10 12:54.81 20:05.30 - 2008 5:13.73 18:53.45 - 18:54.45 38:56.64
Zora Golcevska
GOLCEVSKA BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 200 800 100HH LJ PENT HEP 2007 25.61 2:22.83 13.99 18-10 1/4 3550 5131
James Graham
THIS YEAR: One of the Cougars’ most experienced throwers, James Graham will push for All-GSAC honors (top 3 finish) in the discus … Will also compete in the hammer and shot … Is in his second year back in track & field after a taking 4 years away from the sport.
2008 (sophomore): Returned to the sport after a 4-year layoff and competed in a variety of events at several meets during his 2008 sophomore season at Azusa Pacific … At the GSAC Championship Meet in Azusa, finished seventh in the hammer (personal-record 115’ 4”) and ninth in the shot put (37’ 6½”) … Enjoyed his best meet of the season at the Pomona Invitational in early April where he recorded personal records in the discus (129’ 2”) and shot put (38’ 5”).
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both football (offensive line) and track & field at El Capitan High in Lakeside, Calif., from where he graduated in 2005 … Was a 2-time San Diego Union-Tribune scholar-athlete honoree … In football received all-conference honorable mention as a senior.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 30, 1987, in Anaheim, Calif. … Parents are Stuart (pediatrician) and Grace Graham … Has 2 younger brothers (Jeremy, David) and 3 younger sisters (Katherine, Becca, Debbie) … Majoring in finance … Wants to go into management … Enjoys reading and computers … His uncle, Doug Graham, played football at the University of La Verne.
GRAHAM at AZUSA PACIFIC Year Shot Discus Hammer Weight 2008 38-5 129-2 115-4 39-10
Renee Graham
THIS YEAR: A high impact newcomer, Renee Graham was a key member of Azusa Pacific’s national championship cross country team and figures to bolster the Cougars’ opportunities to score in distance races in the NAIA track championships … Strong runner who is likely to focus on the steeplechase but can excel in the 5000 and 10,000 … Will press for Azusa Pacific’s first-ever NAIA title in the steeple … Has only outdoor eligibility remaining.
CROSS COUNTRY: As Azusa Pacific’s No. 3 runner, helped lead the Cougars to their first-ever NAIA national championship during the fall of 2008 … Earned All-America honors by finishing 11th at the NAIA meet with a 5K time of 17:44 … Posted a career-best 5K of 17:31 to finish third at the GSAC championships (behind teammates Jacky Kipwambok and Jaime Canterbury) to help lead the Cougars to their second straight GSAC crown … Finished fourth or better in the 4 of the 6 meets in which she competed.
LAMAR: Ran 3 seasons of track & field at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, competing in all the distance events ranging from the 1500 meters to the 10,000, including the steeplechase ... Posted personal bests of 10:00.49 (3000), 10:33.67 (steeplechase), 16:34.89 (5000), and 36:12.86 (10,000), all among the all-time top 4 times in Lamar history ... Was a 2-time Southland Conference indoor 5000-meter champ, and as a 2007 junior won the Southland outdoor 10,000 title … Also ran 3 seasons of cross country … Qualified for 3 straight NCAA Division I championship meets, finishing in the top 130 each time ... Posted an NCAA championship meet personal-best time of 21:45 over the 6K course at the 2007 meet in Terre Haute, Ind. ... Was a 3-time Southland Conference runner-up while leading the Cardinals to a pair of conference titles ... As a 2006 sophomore, was third at the NCAA regional with a personal-best 20:42.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sacred Heart High in Hawera, New Zealand.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 4, 1986 in Hawera, New Zealand ... Mother is Diane Graham... Has 1 brother (Daniel) ... Majoring in exercise & sport science ... Hopes to one day compete in the Commonwealth Games.
Shedrick Griggs
THIS YEAR: Rookie thrower Sherick Griggs is a unique competitor with a quite a competitive spirit … Will compete in several throwing events but is likely to excel in the discus and javelin … Could prove to be a factor at the GSAC Championships.
FOOTBALL: Spent the fall of 2008 redshirting his first season on the Cougar football team as a linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both track & field (3 years) and football (2 years) at Gardena (Calif.) High … As a 2008 senior at the L.A. City track & field finals, finished fourth in the shot put (47’ 5½”) … Finished second in the city prelims with a put of 48’ 2¾” … As a senior linebacker during the fall of 2007, registered 85 tackles (32 solo) for the Panther football team.
PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1990, in Inglewood, Calif. … Has 2 sisters (Krstina, LaDonja) … Majoring in applied health … Would like to become a physical therapist.
Steven Hunt
THIS YEAR: A veteran of the Cougar program, junior Steven Hunt is a multi-talented athlete who has competed in nearly every type of event from throws to distance races and now the sprints .
2008 (sophomore): As a 2008 sophomore, opted to concentrate on the sprints, and posted personal bests of 12.19 (100 meters) and 52.19 (200 meters) … Did not compete in the in the GSAC Championship Meet.
2007 (freshman): As a 2007 freshman, tried his hand at the decathlon, scoring a personal-best of 4,570 … Did not compete in the GSAC Championship Meet in Fresno.
CROSS COUNTRY: Ran 1 season of cross country at Azusa Pacific, clocking an 8K best of 32:05 through 2 races of the 2006 season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-sport standout at Western Christian High in Covina, Calif. … Was an all-league honoree in soccer, cross country and track & field … As a freshman, was a key member of the Lancers’ league championship cross country team … As a junior set the school record in cross country … As a senior, won the league title in the 400 meters after finishing second the year before … Served on ASB and as the class chaplain.
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 25, 1987, in Glendora, Calif. … Parents are Steve (contractor) and Denice (para-legal) Hunt … Has 1 brother (Brad) and a sister (Danielle) … Majoring in business with a minor in psychology … Would like to go into sports marketing.
HUNT BESTS AT AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 100 400 1500 2007 12.43 53.72 4:51.80 2008 12.19 52.19 -
Jon Ingles
THIS YEAR: One of 6 decathletes on the Cougar roster, sophomore Jon Ingles is a developing athlete who figures to be a factor in the Cougars’ pursuit of an 11th straight GSAC championship ... Excels in the jumps.
2008 (freshman): As a 2008 true freshman, competed in every meet up to the GSAC championships ... Scored a personal-best 5,393 points in the decathlon and 3,735 in the heptathlon ... Finished third in the decathlon at the GSAC championships.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 3 years in track & field at Dana Hills High in Dana Point, Calif. ... Competed for head coach Darren Phelps ... Was limited to a few competitions because of a hamstring injury during his 2007 senior season ... Was a 2-time team captain ... As a 2006 junior competed in the 300 hurdles, long jump and triple jump at the South Coast League finals ... Competed in a number of USATF youth events, finishing sixth in the decathlon at the 2005 youth nationals in Knoxville, Tenn. ... Also lettered 2 years in soccer (sweeper).
PERSONAL: Born March 4, 1989, in Pittsfield, Mass. ... Parents are Manuel (UPS supervisor) and Patricia (teacher) Ingles ... Majoring in political science ... Enjoys ultimate Frisbee.
INGLES at AZUSA PACIFIC Year 100 400 1500 110HH LJ Shot Discus Javelin Decathlon 2007 11.67 52.82 4:52.54 17.29 20-1 32-5 89-11 133-5 5393
Lauren Jimison
THIS YEAR: An outstanding newcomer, freshman Lauren Jimison is coming off an strong debut cross country season in which she displayed great potential for her distance running career ... Is likely to excel in the 5000- and 10,000-meters ... Could press for All-American recognition even as a freshman ... Solidifies the Cougar distance program as one of the best and deepest in the NAIA.
CROSS COUNTRY: Put together an excellent freshman campaign as the Cougars’ No. 5 runner ... Was a key figure in helping Azusa Pacific capture its first-ever NAIA national championship in cross country ... Earned All-Golden State Athletic Conference recognition by finishing ninth in the conference meet with a season 5K best of 18:09, the 12th fastest time in program history and the second fastest by a freshman ... Was 48th at the NAIA Championship Meet.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a prominent figure in track & field and cross country at Capital Christian High in Sacramento, Calif. ... Started the girls’ cross country program at Capital Christian ... Was a 3-time Golden Empire League and 2-time CIF Sac-Joaquin cross country champion ...Also competed in 3 state meets, best showing was as a senior when she finished 14th in the 2007 Division IV meet, clocking a 19:13 on the Woodward Park course ... As a 2006 junior, finished 30th in the state division V meet with a time of 20:18 ... Finished 54th as a 2005 sophomore at the state meet with a 21:07 ... Also ran 3 seasons of track & field where she was a multiple Golden Empire League champion and as a senior was fifth at CIFs in the 3200 meters.
PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1990 in Sacramento, Calif. ... Parents are Lee (school superintendent) and Pam Jimison (teacher) ... Has one younger brother (Brett) ... Majoring in youth ministry with a minor in psychology ... Would like to become a missionary ... Enjoys hiking and the outdoors.
Nicole Johnson
Sarah Johnson
THIS YEAR: Freshman Sarah Johnson will use her first year to get her feet wet at the collegiate level of competition.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport athlete at Valley Christian High in San Jose, Calif. ... Lettered 3 seasons of track and field for coach Tammy Marshall as a sprinter and jumper... As a 2008 senior recorded a best time of 13.44 in the 100 meter ... Jumped a personal-best of 14' 7 1/2” at the WCAL Trials for the long jump ... As a 2006 sophomore, ran a 27.32 in the 200 meter ... Competed 2 varsity seasons of basketball for coach Richard Harris ... Helped lead the Warriors to a 27-7 overall record which included an 11-5 league mark as a 2008 senior ... Was a member of the No. 4-ranked team in the Central Coast Section 2 consecutive seasons ... Also served as team captain.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 13, 1989, in Mountain View, Calif. ... Parents are Dwight (insurance manager) and Mary Johnson ... Has 1 brother (Isaiah) ... Has not declared a major ... Enjoys playing basketball.
Zachary Keene
THIS YEAR: An impact freshman, sprinter Zach Keene will carry the Cougar torch in the short sprints and relays ... Is likely to anchor both relays while looking to qualify for the NAIAs in the 60-, 100– and 200-meters.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both track & field and football at Cedar Park Christian High in Everett, Wash. ... Was the 2008 Washington state high school 1A sprint champ in both the 100– and 200-meters, setting the state records in both events at 10.77 and 21.62 ... Was also the Emerald City League and regional sprint champ ... Recorded 6 sub-11 100s during his senior season along with a pair of sub-22s in the 200 ... As a 2007 junior set the school records in the 100– and 200-meters (which he broke the following season) and in the triple jump (39’ 4”) ... In football was a wide receiver for the Eagles ... As a senior, had 8 receptions on the season, all going for TDs of 73, 60, 60, 60, 37 and 54 yards ... Also had TD runs of 47 and 64 yards for the 6-3 Eagles.
PERSONAL: Born July 13, 1990, in Seattle, Wash. ... Parents are Ken (superintendant) and Gina (children’s minister) Keene ... Has 2 younger brothers (Noah, Dylan) ... His dad played football at Washington State ... Has not declared a major ... Enjoys dirt-biking and snowboarding.
Micah Kidd
THIS YEAR: Freshman Micah Kidd is the future of Azusa Pacific’s rebuilt mid-distance program ... Will focus on the 800- and 1000-meters where he could prove to be an NAIA qualifier by his sophomore year ... Has experience in big meets.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 2 seasons in track & field at Valley Christian High in Chandler, Ariz., where he ran legs on the 2-time state 2A 4x800-meter relay champion ... Recorded best times of 2:01.72 in the 800-meters and 4:48.13 in the 1600-meters ... Finished fourth at the state meet in the 800-meters with a time of 2:03.23 ... Served as team captain for 1 season ... Earned 3 varsity letters in basketball, playing for coach Greg Haagsma ... As a 2008 senior, averaged 7.8 points and 3.3 assists ... Earned all-Central League honors ... Helped lead the Trojans to a Division 2-A state championship with a 34-1 overall record and 14-0 Central League championship as a 2007 junior ... Served as team captain for 2 seasons ... Also lettered a season of swimming.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 3, 1989, in Mesa, Ariz. ... Parents are Garner (general manager) and Tina (guidance assistant) Kidd ... Has 1 brother (Garrett) and 1 sister (Ashton) ... Has not declared a major ... Enjoys surfing and playing basketball.
Jacky Kipwambok
THIS YEAR: One of the premier distance runners in the NAIA, junior Jacky Kipwambok will push for NAIA individual titles in the longer races ... Will be a key and potential difference-maker in the Cougars’ quest for the NAIA indoor and outdoor team crowns ... Is quite versatile and can succeed in both short and long distances ... Currently holds the school records in the mile (4:56.13) and 10,000-meters (34:37.25) ... Teams with senior Jaime Canterbury to give Azusa Pacific the best 1-2 distance-running combo in the NAIA.
2008 (sophomore): Captured 5 NAIA All-American honors during her 2008 sophomore season, her first year at Azusa Pacific ... Was the NAIA runner-up in the indoor 5000 (17:20.31) and outdoor 5000 (16:55.36) ... Was the GSAC champ in the 1500 (4:32.12) ... Set the school 10,000 record at 34:37.25 at the Mt. SAC Relays ... Also set the school mile record at 4:56.13 at the NAIA indoor championship meet, finishing fourth in the event.
CROSS COUNTRY: Is a 2-time NAIA runner-up in cross country, including in the fall of 2008 when she led the Cougars to their first-ever NAIA team national championship ... Is the reigning 2-time Golden State Athletic Conference champion ... Has won 6 races in her 2-year Cougar career and finished second in 4 others ... Teamed with Canterbury to fashion a rare 1-2 finish at the 2007 NAIA championship meet ... Was the 2007 NAIA region champion as well ... Is the only Cougar ever to record a sub-17 effort on a 5K cross country course, clocking a school-record 16:57 in winning the 2008 Great Lakes Invitational in Grand Rapids, Mich. ... Twewice finished second at the Stanford Invite, first in the 4K race in 2007 and then in the 2008 6K race.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Ran one season of track & field at Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kan. ... As a 2007 freshman was the NJCAA runner-up in the steeplechase (11:22.00) to help lead the Lady Tigers to a third place finish at the national junior college championship meet in Coffeyville, Kan. ... Also anchored Cowley’s 4x800 to a fourth-place finish ... Was the Jayhawk Conference champion in the 1500, 5000 and 10,000 and was named the NJCAA Region VI women’s track MVP of the championship meet after winning the 1500 and 10,000 while anchoring the 4x800 to the region title as well ... Set the school records in the steeplechase, 1500, 3000, 5000, 10,000 and 4x800.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 14, 1985, in Kapsabet, Kenya ... Parents are Wilson (farmer) and Leah (farmer) Kipwambok ... Has 5 brothers (Steve, Nick, Dary, Evan, Obadiah) and 3 sisters (Nattali, Silas, Jennifer) ... Majoring in nursing with a minor in applied health.
KIPWAMBOK BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC Year 1500 Mile 3000 5000 10,000 2008 4:23.68 4:56.13 9:55.96 16:46.17 34:37.25
Forrest Lewton
THIS YEAR: Oftentimes lost in the shadows of other Cougar distance runners, junior Forrest Lewton is nonetheless a key component in Azusa Pacific’s chase for conference and national championships ... Has developed into a good distance runner with tremendous strength and endurance ... Already rates among the best steeplechasers in program history ... Will press for All-America recognition.
2008 (sophomore): Was the GSAC runner-up in the steeplechase with a 9:18.69 ... Qualified for the NAIA Outdoor Championship Meet in the steeple but did not advance out of the prelims ... Clocked the fourth-fastest steeple in school history with a 9:13.50 at the prestigious Mt. SAC Relay ... Also qualified for the NAIA Indoor Championship Meet in the 3000 meters ... Ran a 15:23.79 in the 5000 in a meet at Point Loma.
2007 (freshman): Came on strong toward the end of the season and earned a spot on the Cougars’ NAIA outdoor championship squad ... Clocked a 9:38.63 in the NAIA steeplechase prelims ... Recorded the then seventh fastest steeplechase in program history with a 9:32.1 at the Claremont Invitational .. Finished seventh in the GSAC steeple.
CROSS COUNTRY: Capped an excellent 2008 junior season by surprisingly earning NAIA All-American honors, finishing 20th at the national championship meet with a personal-best 8K of 25:05, a 33-second PR ... Finished third among all Cougars, playing a key role in leading Azusa Pacific to a second-placed finish, the Cougars’ best showing ever on the national level ... Collected his first-ever All-GSAC recognition as well with a 12th-place showing at the conference meet ... As a 2007 sophomore, ran his first season of cross country with Azusa Pacific ... Was the Cougars’ No. 2 runner at the 2007 NAIA championship meet with a 26:28 time on the 8K course ... Was also the Cougars’ No. 2 runner with a season-best 8K of 25:35 at the 2007 Stanford Invitational ... Competed for San Diego Christian College as a 2005 freshman, finishing 40th at the GSAC Championship Meet ... Had to sit out the 2006 season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 4 seasons of track & field and 2 of cross country at Whitehall (Mont.) High ... As a 2004 senior, earned all-state honors in cross country after finishing 12th in the state championship meet ... Later that year at the state track & field championship meet, finished fourth in the mile (4:31.1) and fifth in the 2-mile ... Named the Trojans’ most valuable runner in both cross country and track & field ... Also played 2 seasons of varsity basketball and as a senior helped lead Whitehall to the state tournament ... Named the team’s defensive MVP ... Graduated as the school valedictorian ... Served as the junior class president.
PERSONAL: Born March 21, 1987, in San Diego, Calif. ... Parents are John (taxidermist) and Dawn (real estate agent) Lewton ... Majoring in business ... Would like to start his own real estate agency some day ... Enjoys rock climbing and skiing.
LEWTON BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 1500 MILE 3000 STEEPLE 2007 4:04.69 4:30.77 8:52.47 9:32.1 2008 3:59.43 4:24.63 8:44.34 9:13.50
Anthony Logan
Jimmy Lundgren
Abednego Magut
Devyn Mancuso-Wills
Victoria Martinez
Emily Nash
Tiffeny Parker
THIS YEAR: An outstanding athlete with potential to become an NAIA champion someday, junior Tiffeny Parker is a do-everything-athlete who can run and jump quite well ... Excels in the hurdles, triple jump and long jump ... Will press for All-America recognition in the multis along with the jumps and hurdles ... Has the potential to score 30 points in a championship meet.
2008 (sophomore): In her first season at Azusa Pacific, qualified for the NAIA indoor and outdoor championships ... Scored in the pentathlon at indoors, finishing fifth with 3,337 points for her first-ever NAIA All-America honor, using Azusa Pacific all-time top-ten efforts in the long jump (18' 3¼”, sixth best) and the 60-meter high hurdles (9.01, second best) to help register that score ... At the outdoor championships in Edwardsville, Ill., finished fifth in the 100 high hurdles (14.44, fifth fastest time in program history) for her second All-America award ... Qualified for the long jump in both meets but did not advance to the finals ... At the GSAC Championships, was second in the triple jump (39' 4 1/2") and fourth in the heptathlon despite no-heighting in the high jump.
NEW MEXICO: Out of high school, signed a letter of intent with the University of New Mexico where she competed for her 2007 freshman season ... Posted season-bests of 8.99 (60 hurdles), 37' 11 3/4" (triple jump), 17' 9 3/4" (long jump), 4' 9" (high jump), 27.62 (200) and 3,037 (pentathlon).
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 4 seasons in track & field for head coach Chris Drescher at Rancho Verde High in Moreno Valley, Calif. ... As a 2006 senior set the school record in the 100 hurdles (14.81) and triple jump (38' 7") and established the second-best mark in school history in the 300 hurdles (47.3) and long jump (17' 11") ... Advanced to the CIF finals in the 100 hurdles (15.13/5th), triple jump (36' 1½”/8th) and 4x100 (46.21/3rd) ... At the Inland Empire Championships, won the 100 hurdles (15.2), triple jump (37' 6½”) and long jump (17' 11”) ... As a 2005 junior, qualified for CIF final in 4 different events ... Competed at the 2005 Mobile (Ala.) Challenge of Champions.
PERSONAL: Born June 8, 1988, in Moreno Valley, Calif. ... Parents are Ronald and Delores Parker ... Has 2 older sisters (Teasha, Erica) and a younger brother (Ronald) ... Majoring in business ... Wants to get into the fashion/design industry ... Also served as student body president as a senior at Rancho Verde.
PARKER BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC Year 60HH 100HH LJ TJ Heptathlon 2008 9.01 14.44 18-3 1/4 39-4 1/2 3819
John Pfeil
PFEIL BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 800 1500 Mile Steeple 5000 2006 1:55.28 3:59.01 4:31.20 10:01.2 16:01.78 2007 1:56.53 4:02.56 4:30.77 - -
Joey Rau
Matt Rau
Becca Reyes
THIS YEAR: Senior Becca Reyes is a strong and gifted distance runner who played a key role in Azusa Pacific garnering its first-ever NAIA cross country championship last fall ... Can excel in events ranging from the 600-meters to the mile ... Figures to press for national recognition in the 800 and 1000 ... Noted for her determination and competitiveness.
2008: Put together a fine 2008 junior season, her first year at Azusa Pacific, tallying a pair of NAIA All-America honors, both coming at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship Meet in Johnson City, Tenn. ... Finished fifth in the 800 with a gutty performance that resulted in a personal-best time of 2:15.24, then ran the opening leg on the Cougars' 4x800 relay that finished second ... Qualified for the NAIA outdoor 800 but did advance out of the prelims ... Qualified for the GSAC 800 finals but did not run.
CROSS COUNTRY: Was a 2008 NAIA All-American and a 2-time All-GSAC honoree during her 2-year cross country career at Azusa Pacific ... Helped lead the Cougars to the 2008 NAIA title by finishing 25th at the national meet an 18:04 on the 5K course, Pacific history ... Clocked a personal-best 18:01, the eighth fastest time in program history, to finish eighth at the 2008 GSAC Meet ... Earned All-GSAC recognition by finishing ninth at the 2007 conference meet with an 18:42 ... Was 86th at the NAIA Championship Meet in Kenosha, Wis., with a 19:03.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Ran 2 seasons of cross country and track & field at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Calif. ... Was a 2-time all-state honoree in cross country, finishing ninth as a freshman at the 2005 state meet to capture first-team recognition, then garnering second-team honors after finishing 19th (19:14) at the 2006 state meet at Woodward Park ... Qualified for the state meet in the 800 where she finished seventh with a 2:22.15 ... Clocked a personal best of 2:17 in the 800.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was home-schooled through San Luis Christian Academy in San Luis Obispo and did not run cross country or track & field.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 9, 1987, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., ... Parents are Sergio (engineer) and Nancy (clerk) Reyes ... Has 1 brother (Sergio, the 2002 NAIA 10,000-meter champion at Cedarville College in Ohio) and 3 sisters (Melissa, Christina, a former all-stater at Cuesta, Jessica) ... Majoring in business.
REYES BESTS AT AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 600 800 1500 2007 1:38.89 2:15.25 4:39.57
Rocky Richardson
Jordan Robusto
Aron Rono
THIS YEAR: Arguably the finest distance runner in the NAIA, senior Aron Rono is the 2-time reigning NAIA cross country champion who has his eyes set on becoming the first athlete ever to win 4 straight NAIA 10,000 titles ... Is an 11-time NAIA champion ... Is already an 8-time NAIA champion ... Holds 5 Azusa Pacific records, a GSAC record and an NAIA record.
2008: Led Azusa Pacific to a sweep of the NAIA indoor and outdoor national championships by winning 6 events, 3 in each meet ... Became the first collegian in history to win the 1500 (3:46.35), 5000 (14:23.81) and 10,000 (29:56.18) in a championship meet, taking all 3 events at the NAIA Outdoor Championships in Edwardsville, Ill. ... At the indoor championships in Johnson City, Tenn., won the mile (4:09.46) and the 3000 (8:17.87) and anchored the Cougar distance medley relay to a victory (10:04.37) as well ... Named the outstanding male performer of the NAIA indoor championships for a second consecutive year ... Broke his own school records in the 1500 (3:40.71 at the Occidental Invitational), 5000 (13:54.50 at the Stanford Invitational), and the 10,0000 (13:54.50) at the Mt. SAC Relays ... Set the GSAC record in the 1500 (3:45.84), helping Azusa Pacific garner an unprecedented tenth straight conference crown.
2007: Put together the finest season ever by a Cougar distance runner, breaking 4 school records while registering 5 NAIA titles, including 2 as an anchor on relays ... Led Azusa Pacific to its fifth NAIA indoor national championship by winning the mile (school-record 4:06.91) and 5000 (14:22.45) and then anchoring the distance medley relay to victory (10:06.11) ... For his effort, was named the Most Outstanding Male Performer of the NAIA Indoor Championship Meet ... At the NAIA Outdoor Championships in Fresno, Calif., successfully defended his NAIA 10,000-meter crown (30:47.25) ... Finished fourth in the 1500 (3:48.43) and anchored Azusa Pacific to an unprecedented fifth straight 4x800 title (7:30.70) ... Won the GSAC 1500 championship (3:48.60) ... Set the school record in the 10,000 meters with a 28:50.81 at the Stanford Invitational ... Broke the school-record in the 1500 with a 3:43.25 at the Occidental Invitational and used a 14:11.67 at the Mt. SAC Relays to establish a school record in the 5000.
CROSS COUNTRY: Is the reigning 2-time NAIA men’s cross country champion ... Won the 2008 national title with a 23:45.8, the fastest 5K at an NAIA meet in 9 years ... Became the first Cougar ever to capture the NAIA crown when he clocked a 23:52 in Kenosha, Wis., at the 2007 NAIA Championship Meet, beating his nearest opponent by 32 seconds ... Is a 4-time All-American in cross country, finishing no lower than third in any of the NAIA championship meets ... Is also a 3-time reigning GSAC champ ... Won 15 of the 18 meets he has raced in his 3-year Cougar career ... Owns a school-record 23:13 that he clocked at the 2007 Stanford Invitational.
LINDENWOOD: Competed at NAIA member Lindenwood University of St. Charles, Mo., during his 2006 freshman season ... Was the NAIA runner-up at the national cross country championship meet in Louisville, Ky., clocking a 23:55 to finish second behind then teammate and fellow Kenyan Siomo Kiplagat (23:49) ... Was also second to Kiplagat at the NAIA regional meet, running a 23:59 ... In track & field was a 2-time NAIA champion ... At the indoor championships, won the mile (4:11.37) and was second in the 3000 (8:24.33) ... Nearly pulled off a unique double victory at the NAIA Outdoor Championships, first winning the 10,000 meters (29:43.34) before coming back 2 nights later to finish second in the 5000 (14:32.38).
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kurgung Boys High School in Kapsabet, Kenya.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 1, 1982, in Kenya ... Parents are Jackson (farmer) and Leah (farmer) Towei ... Is 1 of 9 children ... Brother is Julius Randich, a former 7-time NAIA champion out of Lubbock Christian University and current record holder in the NAIA 5000 (13:41.81) and 10,000 (28:16.95) ... Majoring in political science.
RONO BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC Year Mile 1500 5000 10,000 2007 4:06.91 3:43.25 14:11.67 28:50.81 2008 4:08.18 3:40.71 13:54.50 28:13.75
Mandy Ross
THIS YEAR: Not only is she one of the NAIA's top sprinters, Mandy Ross is emerging as one of Azusa Pacific best-ever female sprinters, and she's only a sophomore ... Will press for All-American honors in the 100-, 200– and/or 400-meters though she excels in the longer sprints ... Is a key figure in the Cougars relay hopes.
2008: Captured a pair of NAIA All-America honors in her first collegiate season, finishing as the national runner-up in the indoor 400-meters (56.53) and then running the second leg on the Cougars' distance medley relay that finished third at the indoor championships ... Injuries slowed her during the second half of the year, and she did not compete at the GSAC championships ... Did not score at the NAIA outdoors after advancing to the semifinals of the 400 ... Posted the fourth fastest 200 (24.63 at Azusa) and the sixth best 400 (56.08 at UCLA) in Azusa Pacific history.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-sport standout at Christian High in El Cajon, Calif. ... In track & field was a 5-time CIF champion, sweeping the 100, 200 and 400 titles as a 2006 junior ... Set 5 schools records — 100 (11.92), 200 (24.41), 400 (56.43), 800 (2:23.99) and mile (5:30) ... Named the Central League female athlete of the year in 2006 ... Was also the San Diego Union Tribune zone athlete of the year ... Lettered 3 years in volleyball, twice earning All-CIF honors for her play, including her junior season when Christian High finished as the CIF runner-up ... Also lettered 4 years in soccer, playing a key role on the Patriots' 2004 CIF championship team ... Led the Patriots to the 2006 CIF championship game ... Was a member of the California Scholastic Federation her final 3 years in high school ... Was a 2-time All-Academic honoree as well
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 12, 1989, in San Diego, Calif. ... Comes from an athletic family ... Her mom, Renee Ross, was a standout track athlete at San Diego State, where she holds the school record in the 800 meters and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trails in 1984, 1988 and 1996 ... Her dad, Michael Ross, played baseball in the Houston Astros minor league system ... Has 2 aunts who played basketball at San Diego State and an uncle who played at Sacramento State ... Has a younger brother (Sean) and younger sister (Danielle) ... Was a worship team leader at her high school ... Plays the guitar and piano ... Enjoys writing music ... Majoring in applied health and would like to become a physical therapist.
Ross Bests at Azusa Pacific Year 60 100 200 400 2008 7.80 12.19 24.63 56.08
Jonathan Sato
Jordan Savidge
Elizabeth Schwartz
THIS YEAR: Freshman Elizabeth Schwartz is a key newcomer who has the ability to qualify for the NAIA national championship meet the pole vault, pentathlon and heptathlon ...Excels in the pole vault but has a natural ability in throwing events as well ... Could develop into an outstanding track & field athlete.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 4 seasons in track and field for coach Tony Nixon at Upland High (Calif.) ... As a 2008 senior, was second in the pole vault (10' 6") at Baseline League Championships in Claremont ... Also cleared 10' 6" at the CIF Division I Prelims in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... As a 2007 junior, recorded best performances of 4' 8" for the high jump and 10' 9" in the pole vault ... Helped lead the Highlanders to 2 Baseline League championship titles in 2007 and 2005 ... Also competed 2 seasons of varsity cross country for coach Michael Wilson.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 16, 1990, in Pomona, Calif. ... Parents are William (engineer) and Nancy Schwartz ... Has 1 brother (Andrew) ... Majoring in athletic training with a minor in psychology ... Enjoys outdoor sports and camping.
Loren Sheets
THIS YEAR: A newcomer to the college track & field, freshman Loren Sheets gives the Cougars plenty of depth in the sprints and relays.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-sport standout at Horizon Christian High in Tualatin, Ore. … Competed 4 varsity seasons in track & field for head coach Scott Olson … As a 2008 senior, recorded best times of 11.94 in the 100-meters and 52.11 in the 400-meters … Helped lead the 4x100-meter relay to a third-place finish at the state meet with a time of 44.70 and fifth in the in the 4x400-meter relay … As a 2007 junior recorded best times of 11.98 (100), 23.48 (200) and 52.14 (400) … Flew 17’ 11¾” in the long jump … Served as team captain for 2 seasons … Lettered 3 seasons of football for head coach George Crace … Received West Valley League honors as a 2007 senior … Was one of the leading scorers for the Hawks and started at the wide receiver and defensive back … Served as team captain for 2 seasons … Also lettered 1 season in basketball as a 2007 junior.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 5, 1989, in Salem, Ore. … Parents are Duane (sound engineer) and Gail Sheets … Father Duane and uncle Doug both attended Azusa Pacific in the mid-1970s … His uncle Doug competed in track and field … Has 1 brother (Devin, currently a junior at Azusa Pacific) … Majoring in applied exercise science and would like to be a personal trainer after graduation.
Ryann Shnieder
Alyssa Shury
THIS YEAR: A promising freshman, Alyssa Shury teams with sophomore Mandy Ross to give the Cougars a much stronger presence in the sprints ... Will focus on the longer sprints – 200 and 400 meters ... Has the ability to be an All-American in the future ... Will be a key on the Cougar relays.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned 4 varsity letters for track and field at White Rock Christian Academy in Surrey, B.C. ... Recorded best times of 12.50 in the 100-meter, 26.46 in the 200-meter and 57.50 in the 400-meter as a 2008 senior, setting school records in all 3 events ... Claimed the provincial title in the 200-meter while leading White Rock Christian to a third place finish in the 4x400 relay ... As a 2007 junior, placed third in the 400-meters at the rrovincial championship ... Named team MVP all 4 seasons ... Also served 2 seasons as team captain.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 2, 1990, in Vancouver, B.C. ... Parents are Dale (general contractor) and Sylvia (interior designer) Shury ... Has 1 brother (Sam) and 1 sister (Gabriella) ... Has not declared a major.
Cedrique Smith
THIS YEAR: An impact newcomer, freshman Cedrique Smith is likely to push for All-America recognition in all 3 championship hurdles races (indoor 60m and outdoor 110 highs and 400 intermediates) ... Outstanding athlete who just needs experience on the collegiate level to emerge as one of the best program history ... May also be a key on the relays ... Could compete in long jump.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-time state champion at Agua Fria High in Avondale, Ariz., where he competed for former Cougar All-American Ted Campbell ... As a 2008 senior won the Arizona state 4A-I titles in the 110-meter highs (14.43) and 300-meter intermediate hurdles (38.25) ... Also captured the state long jump crown (22' 0¼”) ... Finished fourth in the state high jump (6' 2”) ... Scored 35 of Owls' 46 points at the state championship meet ... During the regular season won the prestigious Arcadia Invitational 110 highs (14.25) and finished third in the 300 intermediates (38.49) ... Clocked a career-best of 13.97 in wining the 110 highs at the Chandler Rotary Invitational ... As a 2007 junior was the state runner-up in the 110 highs as the Owls won the state team championship ... Was a member of Agua Fria's 2006 state championship team as well ... Also played 1 season of varsity football and earned all-region second as a defensive back.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 18, 1990, in Germany ... Mother is Maria Smith ... Has 2 brothers and 2 sisters ... Has not declared a major.
Casey Stevick
THIS YEAR: Another emerging star in a long line of outstanding decathletes at Azusa Pacific, sophomore Casey Stevick ill press for the NAIA championships in the heptatathlon (indoor) and decathlon (outdoor) ... Excel's in the javelin and may qualify for the open event at the NAIAs ... Rated solid in the running events and is expected to display significant improvement in the throws as he gets stronger.
2008 (freshman): Enjoyed a fine 2008 freshman season in which he served notice of his presence on the college scene by capturing All-America honors at the NAIA Indoor Championships with a fifth-place finish in the heptathlon (4,898) ... Finished eighth in the decathlon (6,298) at the outdoor championships ... Tallied a personal best 6,488 in the decathlon at the California Invitational Decathlon ... Topped the team with a season-best throw of 187' 2” in the javelin during the NAIA decathlon ... At the GSAC Championships, scored in the 110 hurdles, high jump, long jump and won the javelin (182' 0”).
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-sport standout at Olympia (Wash.) High where as a 2007 senior at the state 4A meet he finished fourth in the high jump (6' 6”), sixth in the 100 hurdles (15.12) and long jump (21' 1”) ... Was a 2-time state decathlon champion for his age group, winning the 2007 crown with a personal-best score of 6,007 points ... Also had a personal best of 169' in the javelin ... Earned 2 varsity letters in basketball (forward) and 3 in tennis ... Was a member of the national honor society.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 2, 1988, in Palo Alto, Calif. ... Parents are Drew (surgeon) and Wendy Stevick ... Has 2 brothers (Jesse, Joe) and 2 sisters (Cassidy, Autumn) ... His dad was the 1970 NAIA javelin champion (241' 6”) while at Whitworth College and later was the founder of the Barron Park Striders, a youth track club in Washington ... His brother Jesse was a decathlete at Whitworth and is currently an accomplished marathoner ... His brother Joe was a 3-time NAIA All-American at Westmont College ... Majoring in chemistry ... Has made summer mission trips to Guatemala and Mexico ... Enjoys playing ping pong.
STEVIC BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 100 400 1500 110HH HJ SHOT JAVELIN DECATHLON 2007 11.42 53.43 5:00.51 15.54 6-2 1/4 44-3 3/4 187-2 6488
Monti Sutton
THIS YEARM: Azusa Pacific's best triple jumper in over a decade, All-American Monti Sutton is an important figure in the Cougars' pursuit of another sweep of the NAIA indoor and outdoor track titles ... Will press to be among the NAIA's top 3 jumpers ... Seeking to become the first person in history to win 3 straight GSAC triple jump crowns.
2008 (sophomore): Enjoyed a breakthrough 2008 sophomore season in which he became the first Cougar triple jumper in 11 years to earn All-America recognition ... Finished a surprising third at the NAIA outdoors with a leap of 48' 4½” that led the field throughout much of competition ... Won the GSAC title in rather easy fashion with a career-best leap of 49' 1½ inches, nearly 6 feet further than his nearest competitor ... Now has the seventh best triple jump in Azusa Pacific history ... Finished second in the GSAC long jump (22' 6½”)
2007 (freshman): As a freshman put together a fine 2007 spring ... Qualified for the NAIA indoor and outdoor track & field championships in the triple jump (did not advance to the finals) and ran legs on the Cougars' 4x100 relay ... Posted a career best leap of 48' 7½” for the seventh best triple jump in school history ... Won the Golden State Athletic Conference triple jump title with the best leap ever by a freshman (48' 2½”) ... Also had a season best of 11.13 in the 100 meters.
FOOTBALL: Has played 3 seasons on the Cougar football team as a wide receiver and return specialist ... Has appeared in 28 games, averaging 21.4 yards on 45 kickoff returns ... Had an 82-yard return in the 2007 season opener vs. nationally-ranked MidAmerica Nazarene University ... As a 2008 junior had 9 receptions for 108 yards and his first collegiate TD.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 3-sport standout at Covina (Calif.) High ... Lettered 2 seasons in track & field, competing for former Cougar Kevin Glaspy ... As a senior, led the Colts to the Valle Vista League title and a third-place finish in the CIF championships after finishing as the CIF runner-up in the triple jump (45' 7”) ... Played basketball 2 seasons ... Also played 3 seasons of varsity football ... As a 2005 senior, named All-CIF first team as wide receiver after tallying 41 receptions for 932 yards and 15 TDs (3 of which came on kickoff returns) ... Was also named Valle Vista League first team both offense and defense after adding 72 tackles and 5 inceptions to his resume ... Best game came against Pacific Coast High in the first round of the CIF playoffs when he registered 11 receptions for 175 yards and 3 TDs ... Led the Colts to an 11-2 record ... As a 2004 junior, led Covina in receiving and reception yards.
PERSONAL: Born April 8, 1988, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Tammy Cooper ... Has 2 sisters (Brittani, Jasmine) ... Majoring in political science.
SUTTON BESTS at AZUSA PACIFIC YEAR 60 100 LJ TJ 2007 7.41 11.13 21-2 48-7 1/2 2008 7.28 11.34 22-6 1/2 49-1 1/2
J.J. Timphony
Danielle Torp
Adam Wengronowitz
THIS YEAR: Sophomore Adam Wengronowitz is a sprinter looking to add to further his collegiate competition with another full year of sprinting … Will solely focus on the shorter sprints … Will push to make the GSAC finals.
2008 (freshman): Returned to track & field after a year layoff and competed in more than 5 meets, running in events ranging from the 60- to the 800-meters.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-sport standout at Tri-City Christian in Vista, Calif., competing with current Cougar teammate John Pfeil … Lettered 2 seasons in track & field as a hurdler … Competed in the CIF state championship, finishing with a time of 18:37 in 5,000-meters … As a 2004 sophomore, helped lead the Eagles to a Coastal League and CIF Division V championship … Served as team captain for 2 seasons … Competed 3 seasons in cross country … As a 2006 senior, placed fifth at the CIF finals with a 3-mile time of 19:08 … Lettered 2 seasons in soccer (midfielder) … Earned All-Coastal League second-team honors as a senior … Served as team captain for 1 season … Also competed 1 season of varsity volleyball as a libero.
PERSONAL: Born July 12, 1989 in Los Angeles, Calif. … Parents are Lee (tech support manager) and Cheri Wengronowitz … Has 2 brothers (Jake, Lucas) and 1 sister (Faith) … Majoring in communications with a minor in global studies … Would like to be a columnist or news anchor after graduation … Enjoys hiking.
WENGRONOWITZ at AZUSA PACIFIC Year 60 200 400 600 800 2008 7.5 24.9 55.9 1:31.12 2:12.31
Jennifer Wilber
THIS YEAR: One of 12 freshmen to join the program, Jennifer Wilbur will use the 2009 campaign as a developmental season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 4 seasons in track & field at Rapid City (S.D.) Central High for Vince Spease and head coach David Dolan ... Was a pole vaulter for the Cobblers ... Also competed 2 seasons in gymnastics for coach Teresa Larson.
PERSONAL: Born Mar. 7, 1990, in Denver, Colo. ... Parents are James (classified ads newspaper manager) and Julie (teacher’s assistant) Wilber ... Has 1 sister (Maddie) ... Majoring in biochemistry and plans to attend medical school after graduation ... Enjoys horseback riding.
Spencer Winston
Taylor Wright
THIS YEAR: True freshman Taylor Wright is 1 of several hurdlers among a deep set of Cougars ... Figures to use the season as a developmental year as he makes the adjustment to college track & field ... Should benefit from a year’s training with such a strong corps of hurdlers.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 2 seasons of track and field for coach Rick Glen at Huntington Beach (Calif.) High ... Competed in the 400-meter, hurdles and triple jump ... Served as team captain for 1 season ... Also lettered 1 season in basketball ... Helped lead the Oilers to a 23-5 overall record as a 2008 senior.
PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1989, in Midland, Texas ... Parents are Dave (environmental manager) and Lynette Wright ... Has 1 brother (Brady) ... Majoring in youth ministries ... Enjoys surfing and woodwork.
