Indiana University Athletics

Cross Country and Track & Field Adds Eight to Newest Signing Class
11/20/2018 12:31:00 PM | Cross Country, Track and Field
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Ron Helmer and his staff have added eight to their newest signing class. Maria Anderson (Noblesville, Ind.), Shynae Deas (Gahanna, Ohio), Mikaela Ramirez (Chino Hills, Calif.), Gracie Sprankle (Powell, Ohio), Elizabeth Stanhope (Indianapolis, Ind.), Nick Couyoumjian (Northville, Mich.), Nolan Landis (Madison, Ohio), and Nathan Stone (Indianapolis, Ind.) have all signed their National Letters of Intent to wear the Cream and Crimson.
We're really excited to announce this group of signees. They represent an outstanding start to what will be an outstanding class. Several of these athletes are ranked among the top ten in the country in their events and will make an immediate impact on our team while others have shown the potential to have a similar impact over time and through development.
These athletes are really good adds," Head Coach Ron Helmer said.
WOMEN
Maria Anderson | Mid-Distance
Noblesville High School | Noblesville, Ind.
400—56.03
4x800—2:14.3
Shynae Deas | Mid-Distance
Gahnna Lincoln High School | Gahanna, Ohio
800—2:10.14
4x400—55.0
Mikaela Ramirez | Distance
Ayala High School | Chino Hills, Calif.
800—2:11.89
1600—4:48.44
3200—10:26.0
3 Mile (XC)—16:29.90
Gracie Sprankle | Distance
Olentangy Liberty High School | Powell, Ohio
1600—4:58.78
3200—10:26.20
5K (XC)—17:35.20
Elizabeth Stanhope | Mid-Distance
Pike High School | Indianapolis, Ind.
400—57.62
800—2:10.16
1600—5:02.14
5K (XC)—18:24.26
MEN
Nick Couyoumjian | Mid-Distance
Northville High School | Northville, Mich.
800—1:53.99
1600—4:23.73
5K (XC)—15:49.89
Nolan Landis | Throws
Madison High School | Madison, Ohio
Shot Put—60'19.5"
Discus—193'6"
Nathan Stone | Pole Vault
Lawrence North High School | Indianapolis, Ind.
Pole Vault—17'0"
We're really excited to announce this group of signees. They represent an outstanding start to what will be an outstanding class. Several of these athletes are ranked among the top ten in the country in their events and will make an immediate impact on our team while others have shown the potential to have a similar impact over time and through development.
These athletes are really good adds," Head Coach Ron Helmer said.
WOMEN
Maria Anderson | Mid-Distance
Noblesville High School | Noblesville, Ind.
400—56.03
4x800—2:14.3
Shynae Deas | Mid-Distance
Gahnna Lincoln High School | Gahanna, Ohio
800—2:10.14
4x400—55.0
Mikaela Ramirez | Distance
Ayala High School | Chino Hills, Calif.
800—2:11.89
1600—4:48.44
3200—10:26.0
3 Mile (XC)—16:29.90
Gracie Sprankle | Distance
Olentangy Liberty High School | Powell, Ohio
1600—4:58.78
3200—10:26.20
5K (XC)—17:35.20
Elizabeth Stanhope | Mid-Distance
Pike High School | Indianapolis, Ind.
400—57.62
800—2:10.16
1600—5:02.14
5K (XC)—18:24.26
MEN
Nick Couyoumjian | Mid-Distance
Northville High School | Northville, Mich.
800—1:53.99
1600—4:23.73
5K (XC)—15:49.89
Nolan Landis | Throws
Madison High School | Madison, Ohio
Shot Put—60'19.5"
Discus—193'6"
Nathan Stone | Pole Vault
Lawrence North High School | Indianapolis, Ind.
Pole Vault—17'0"
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