Clemson Track & Field Announces Class of 2013 Signees

CLEMSON, SC – Clemson track & field has officially signed 15 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent from the class of 2013 – eight for the 10th-ranked women’s team and seven for the men’s program.Quotes on the men’s and women’s classes from Interim Director of Track & Field Shawn Cobey:

“We really addressed some areas of need with these two signing classes. On the women’s side, we lose a large senior class that has been vital to the success of our program the last four years. But we have signed some outstanding pieces to help cope with the graduation of those student-athletes.”The consistent theme with both classes is versatility. We not only signed some of the best jumpers in the country, but also ones who have the ability to help in the sprints and hurdles as well. When you add current freshman Mimi Land to these additions, our jumps crew looks to have a strong foundation in place. We signed some very solid young distance runners. It was also good to add some vaulters and throwers on the men’s side. Those were two areas of need. Overall, we are very pleased with the results of the signing period.”2013 Men’s Signee BiosAaron Gambrell • Distance • Piedmont, SC • Wren High School

• 2012 South Carolina AAAA champion in the 1600 meters
• 2012 all-state in the SCHSL Cross Country Championships after finishing 10th

Grant Krieger • Pole Vault • Hopkins, MN • The Blake School

• Fourth-place finisher at 2013 New Balance Indoor Nationals in the pole vault (with a 16’1.25″ personal best)
• 2012 Minnesota outdoor state champion in the pole vault

Zac McDermott • Multi-Events • Lincroft, NJ • Christian Brothers Academy

• 2012 New Balance National Champion in the octathlon
• 2013 New Balance Indoor bronze medalist with sprint medley relay
• 2013 New Balance Indoor silver medalist with distance medley relay
• 2013 New Balance Indoor All-American with 4×55 shuttle hurdle relay

Aaron Owens • Pole Vault • Middleburg Heights, OH • Midpark High School

• 2013 Ohio indoor state champion in the pole vault (15’6″)
• 2013 New Balance Indoor Nationals participant
• Ranked eighth nationally among class of 2013 in the outdoor pole vault with a best of 16 feet

Jordan Pickerel • Throws • Athens, GA • Athens Christian High School

• Two-time participant at New Balance Nationals in both the shot put and discus
• 2012 region champion in the shot put and discus
• Ranked first in state of Georgia among class of 2013 in the shot put (55’7″) and second in the discus
• Ranked 14th nationally among class of 2013 in the weight throw

James Plummer • Throws • Egg Harbor Township, NJ • Egg Harbor Township High School

• 2013 New Balance Indoor Nationals participant in the shot put, placing 10th
• 2013 New Jersey Meet of Champions bronze medalist in the shot put
• Currently ranked 11th nationally among class of 2013 in the discus with a best of 181’11”

Reed Shindell • Throws • Hilton Head Island, SC • Hilton Head Christian Academy

• AAU champion for state of South Carolina in the discus throw for Fast Lane Track Club
• Also played football for the Eagles

2013 Women’s Signee BiosIana Amsterdam • Jumps/Hurdles • Newark, NJ • Newark Tech High School

• Fourth-placer finisher at 2012 New Balance Outdoor Nationals in the triple jump
• 2013 NJSIAA sectional & group champion in the 55 hurdles
• Ranked fifth nationally among class of 2013 in the indoor triple jump and sixth in the outdoor triple jump (40’7″ personal best)

Malayshia George • Sprints/Jumps • Hoschton, GA • Mill Creek High School

• 2012 Georgia AAAAA silver medalist in the high jump; also placed fourth in the 400 dash
• 2012 region champion in the 200, 400 and high jump
• Ranked sixth nationally among class of 2013 in the outdoor 400 (54.20) and 12th in the high jump (5’8″)

Sabria Hadley • Sprints • Lake Wales, FL • Lake Wales High School

• Competed at 2012 New Balance Outdoor Nationals in both the 100 and 200 dash
• 2012 Florida AA champion in 200; bronze medalist in 100
• Ranked fifth nationally among class of 2013 in the outdoor 200 with a time of 23.78 from last season’s Golden South Classic

Tamara Ovejera • Throws • Frederick, MD • Gov. Thomas Johnson High School

• Ranked sixth nationally among class of 2013 in the indoor shot put with a best of 41’11”
• Ranked 18th nationally among class of 2013 in the discus throw with a best of 144’6″

Molly Sullivan • Distance • Locust Valley, NY • Friends Academy

• 2012 Nassau County Coaches Meet runner-up in the 1500 meters
• 2011 Section 8 Championships bronze medalist in the 5000 meters

Evie Tate • Distance • Spartanburg, SC • Spartanburg High School

• 2012 South Carolina AAAA cross country runner-up in the 5000 meters
• 2012 Region 2-AAAA cross country champion in the 5000 meters
• 2012 all-state in the outdoor 1600 meters
• Holds a personal best 17:54 in the 5K

Anasterasia Terrell • Hurdles/Jumps • Macon, GA • Howard High School

• Fifth-place finisher at 2012 USATF Junior Olympics in the triple jump
• 2012 Golden South Classic champion in the triple jump
• 2012 Georgia AAA silver medalist in both the 100 hurdles and triple jump
• Ranked third nationally among class of 2013 in the outdoor triple jump (41’2″), 12th in the indoor triple jump and 14th in the 100 hurdles (14.10)

Alexa Womack • Distance • Marietta, GA • Walton High School

• 2012 Foot Locker South Regional participant, finishing 17th in the 5000 meters
• 2012 all-state at the GHSA Cross Country Championships (all classifications) after finishing seventh in the 5000 meters
• 2012 all-state in the outdoor 1600 and 3200 meters