The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Track & Field, Cross Country signs 20 recruits
11.20.2014 | Track & Field / Cross Country
Longhorns add top talent to 2015 recruiting class
AUSTIN, Texas – With the conclusion of the fall signing period, the Texas Track & Field and Cross Country program has inked a total of 20 new recruits to National Letters of Intent to join the team next fall. These future Longhorns include 11 women and nine men who will support the program's vision towards national prominence under Head Coach Mario Sategna.
"We are very excited about this class," Sategna said. "This group of student-athletes will build on our strengths and add depth across the board in all event areas."
2015 Recruiting Class Early Signing Period Signees
Women
- Mariam Abdul-Rashid: Eastdale CVI | Oshawa, Canada | No. 1 in 2015 class in 400m Hurdles
- Blake Baylor: Lewisburg HS | Lewisburg, Pa. | State Championship 10th in 800m
- Janie Crawford: Laguna HS | Laguna Beach, Calif. | | State Championship 2nd 800m
- Alexandria Cruz: Edinburg HS | Edinburg, Texas | No. 9 in state in 1,600m
- Teahana Daniels: First Academy | Orlando, Fla. | No. 1 in nation in 100m | World Jr. Champion 4x100m
- Sydne Fowler: Westlake HS | Austin, Texas | District Champion 300m Hurdles
- Asa Garcia: Texas City HS | Texas City, Texas | No. 1 in nation in triple jump
- Zola Golden: Arlington HS | LaGrangeville, N.Y. | No. 1 in nation in 400m
- Meghan Lloyd: Keller HS | Keller, Texas | Cross Country District Champion
- Georgia Wahl: Bellaire Episcopal | Bellaire, Texas | SPC Champion 100m hurdles, triple jump
- Jordan Welborn: Lumberton HS | Lumberton, Texas | Cross Country District Champ, 6th in state 1,600m
Men
- Caleb Hollified: Round Rock HS | Round Rock, Texas | No. 3 in state in cross country
- Steffin McCarter: Lampasas HS | Lampasas, Texas | 6th in long jump at Regional Championship
- Darren Medrano: Georgetown HS | Georgetown, Texas | 3rd place cross country state championship
- Pedro Nasta: John Cooper School | Houston, Texas | SPC State Champion in cross country | Winner of Nike South Invitational in October
- Christopher Ntreh: Plano East HS | Plano, Texas | 5A State Championship 3rd place 100m
- John Rice: Xavier HS | Brooklyn, N.Y. | No. 1 in nation in 3k steeplechase
- Kerwin Roach: North Shore HS | Houston, Texas | No. 1 in nation in triple jump | Men's Basketball signee
- Alex Rogers: New Braunfels Canyon HS | New Braunfels, Texas | 2nd place state cross country championship
- Travis Toliver: Episcopal HS | Houston, Texas | Combined Events | No. 1 in nation in decathlon
Coaching Staff Quotes
Mario Sategna – Combined Events
"Travis is a great addition to our group of multis, we look for him to continue our history and tradition and success in the decathlon at Texas."
Tonja Buford-Bailey – Sprints
"This incoming group of sprinters should make an immediate impact for our program. They are all passionate about being successful at a very high level and have proved that in high school and on the international stage. We are pleased to have such great people be a part of the Longhorn family who are committed to excellence on the track and in the classroom."
Brad Herbster – Distance/XC
"I am very pleased with the additions to our men's and women's distance group. This national caliber group is committed to upholding the highest standards and traditions here at Texas."
Kareem Streete-Thompson – Horizontal Jumps
"These future Longhorns will certainly help bring Texas to the forefront as one of the best horizontal jumps teams in the country for years to come."