Lumberjack Track and Field Announces Early Signees
/ November 12, 2014
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Northern Arizona track & field and cross country welcome six during this fall's early signing period.
The sprints team welcomes Clarissa Maxey from Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas and Isaiah Kennedy, a transfer from Mt. Sac Community College. Distance brings in three out of high school: Jimmy Fitzgerald (Oxnard, Calif.), Mikayla Malaspina (Caldwell, Idaho) and Miranda Myers (Sacramento, Calif.). Throws is joined by incoming freshman Brady Williams from Henderson, Nev.
"For this being the first year of having the early signing period back, I thought we did a phenomenal job of getting athletes in many different areas from the throws to the sprints to distance," said Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Eric Heins. "They will all be able to come in and contribute at the conference level immediately."
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Clarissa Maxey (Las Vegas, Nev.; Faith Lutheran High School)
"Clarissa is a dynamic sprinter who has a nice range from the 100m to the 400m," said Assistant Track and Field Coach Kenny McDaniel. "Not only is she a talented sprinter she's qualified for an academic scholarship through our fine university."
100m - 11.96w; 200m - 24.52; 400m - 56.86
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Isaiah Kennedy (Mt. Sac, Calif./Mt. Sac Community College)
"Isaiah is a five- star recruit," said McDaniel. "I met him while recruiting at USATF Junior Trials where he qualified in the 100m of 10.50 and 21.25 for the 200m. Isaiah is the type of student-athlete who I like to label as a game changer. He has the potential to be an NCAA top contender for our program"
100m - 10:50; 200m - 21:35
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Miranda Myers (Sacramento, Calif.; St. Francis Prep)
"We are thrilled to have Miranda become a part of the Lumberjack family!" said Assistant Coach Leah Rosenfeld. "Not only is she a tough and accomplished athlete, but she is the also captain of an elite high school team and I believe her leadership, credentials, and enthusiasm for the sport will elevate our women's program here at NAU."
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Jimmy Fitzgerald (Oxnard, Calif./Rio Mesa High School)
"We are very happy to have Jimmy join our squad," said Assistant Coach Aaron Yaun. "He is a great kid with a lot of untapped potential. He has good range and will be able to excel at a variety of distances."
Mile - 4:14; 800m - 1:54
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Mikayla Malaspina (Caldwell, Idaho/Vallivue High School)
"We are so happy to have Mikayla become a part of the Lumberjack family!" said Assistant Coach Leah Rosenfeld. "As a Footlocker finalist, she has competed against the best in the country and we will look to her to step into our women's program and immediately contribute to their success."
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Brady Williams (Henderson, Nev./Green Valley High School)
"Brady will be an outstanding addition to our throws program," said Assistant Coach Nathan Ott. "He brings a great mix of talent, drive and personality that will make an immediate impact on our team."
Shot Put - 57'; Discus - 163'
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