Beavs Welcome 23 Newcomers to XC/Track & Field Program

Beavs Welcome 23 Newcomers to XC/Track & Field Program

August 14, 2023 | Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field

By: Athletic Communications

CORVALLIS – Oregon State cross country and track and field welcomed 23 new student-athletes to the program, 18 freshmen and five transfers.

The Beavers looked to bolster their depth with the large class, particularly in cross country/distance and by adding several competitors to the pole vault squad. All 23 incoming athletes are listed below with relevant personal bests.

"We felt that this class would be distance heavy as we begin to graduate out a few of our top stars in the next year. We went out an identified a group of high school and college transfers who we feel will be extremely impactful to our program for years to come. We were also trying to solidify our pole vault group and we are excited to add some talent to the squad in that particular event. Our staff continues to do an excellent job in identifying athletes who can make an impression on the west region and beyond," said head coach Louie Quintana.

OSU is coming off its best all-around season since the rebirth of the program in 2004 with eight All-America honors across cross country and indoor and outdoor track. The Beavs qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships with their best regional performance ever. Across both indoor and outdoor track seasons, the Beavers broke 15 school records and had their best-ever Pac-12 Championships team performance.

Oregon State opens the 2023 cross country season on September 1 at the Linfield Opener.

Incoming Freshmen

Maya Baechler
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1500m: 4:24.94
800m: 2:08.77

Ruby Broadbent
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1500m: 4:25.26
3000m: 9:39.17
5K XC: 16:20

Katie Kopec
Whitney High School
Rocklin, California
1600m: 4:56.60
3200m: 10:20.64
5K XC: 17:57

Kate Yahn
Issaquah High School
Issaquah, Washington
1600m: 4:58.92
3200m: 10:43.27
5K XC: 18:02

Reese Morkert
Gig Harbor High School
Gig Harbor, Washington
WA 3A State XC Champ
1600m: 5:00.52
3200m: 10:49.48
5K XC: 18:00

Noemi Lundgren
Putnam High School
Milwaukie, Oregon
1500m: 4:37.18
3000m: 10:14.03
3200m: 10:59.46

Erin Cosgrove
Southridge High School
Beaverton, Oregon
3200m: 10:47.64
3000m: 10:00.96
1500m: 4:39.84
5K XC: 18:36

Gracie Buzzell
Camas High School
Camas, Washington
3000m: 10:46.97
5K XC: 18:15

Ruby Lorenz
Sentinel High School
Missoula, Montana
800m: 2:19.65

Paige Wiley
Sunset High School
Beaverton, Oregon
3000m: 10:03.55
3200m: 10:48.89
5K XC: 17:32

Ainsley Herron
Bothell High School
Bothell, Washington
1600m: 5:01.74

Jenna O'Beirne
University City High School
San Diego, California
800m: 2:17.47
1600m: 5:00.15

Lexi Hunt
Maria Carillo High School
Santa Rosa, CA
High Jump: 5'10"

Claire Lee
Olympia High School
Olympia, Washington
Pole Vault: 12'2"

Anna Moeller
Archbishop Murphy High School
Everett, Washington
Pole Vault: 11'0"

Lilia Montiel
Rancho Bernardo High School
San Diego, California
Pole Vault: 12'6"

Tori Forst
Tigard High School
Tigard, Oregon
Sprints: 100m: 12.02
200m: 24.85
400m: 58.56

Mersayis Shedd
Liberty High School
Brentwood, California
200m: 25.87
400m: 58.10

Transfers

Abigail Pradere
Carson City, Nevada (Grad Transfer –San Francisco)
1500m: 4:21.08
6K XC: 20:27

Delaney Griffin
Portland, Oregon (Grad Transfer – Boise State)
1500m: 4:27.72
3000m: 9:30.52
5000m: 16:20.67
6K XC: 19:58

Sage Brooks
Missoula, Montana (Transfer – Syracuse)
1500m: 4:29.80
3000m: 9:46
6K XC: 21:03

Erika Cunniam
High River, Alberta, Canada (Transfer - Arizona)
1500m: 4:33.06
3000m: 9:53.19
6K Cross Country: 20:40

Jayla Hooper
Henderson, Texas (Grad Transfer - Stephen F Austin)
Shot Put: 15.50m (50'10.5"
Discus: 49.57m (162-7.5)
Hammer: 59.01m (193-7.25)
Weight: 19.94m (63-9.25)

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