Cross Country and Track & Field Add 14 Men to 2019 Signing Class
7/30/2019 11:23:00 AM | Track and Field
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—Indiana Track & Field Head Coach Ron Helmer and his staff have announced the addition of 14 men to the 2019 signing class. 10 of the 14 signees reside in Indiana while the four others call California, Michigan, Ohio, and Poland home.
Meet The Class
Nathan Stone
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Lawrence North High School
Personal Best: 17'6"
2019 New Balance National Champion in the Pole Vault
2019 IHSAA State Champion in the Pole Vault
#2 High School Pole Vaulter Nationally according to Milesplit.com
From Coach Helmer:
"Coach Wiseman has been really excited about Nathan since his junior year, and Nathan's going to immediately compete for a conference medal along with his two returning teammates. It's exciting to think about how good Nathan and the rest of the vault group can be as they compete with one another every day in practice."
Nolan Landis
Hometown: Madison, Ohio
High School: Madison High School
Discus Personal Best: 198'2"
Shot Put Personal Best: 64'4.25"
2019 State Champion in the Shot Put and Discus
2019 Shot Put and Discus Champion at the Midwest Meet of Champions
4th at 2019 New Balance Indoor Nationals in the Shot Put
#8 Senior Discus Thrower Nationally according to Milesplit.com
#13 Senior Shot Putter Nationally according to Milesplit.com
From Coach Helmer:
"Nolan is just scratching the surface of his potential as he continues to improve significantly from one season to the next. Coach Martin narrowed in on Nolan early in the recruiting process because of his raw natural talent and versatility, and we expect him to breakthrough in both the Big Ten and NCAA very quickly."
Jakub Andrzejczak
Sophomore Transfer from Florida State University
Hometown: Aleksandrow Lodzki, Poland
High School: SMSO-LO Kopernicus
Long Jump Personal Best: 8.02m (26'3.75")
Triple Jump Personal Best: 15.95 (52'4")
Multiple time Polish National Champion
Polish Junior Record Holder in the Triple Jump
2017 European Junior Silver Medalist
2016 World Junior Finalist
From Coach Helmer:
"Jakub's wealth of global and European experience will be a great add to our jumps group, and Coach Erb is really excited about all the different ways in which Jakub can immediately impact the group as a whole. We're excited to help him continue to compete at the highest levels of the sport."
Reece Proctor
Transfer from Chabot College
Hometown: Piedmont, Calif.
High School: Piedmont High School
800 Personal Best: 1:49.92
1500 Personal Best: 3.48.60
2019 CCCAA California State Champion in the 800m Run
From Coach Helmer:
"Reece dropped a lot of time while at Chabot and approached us after he ran 1:49. He's hungry to become an elite 800m and 1500m runner in the Big Ten and NCAA, and he'll add a great work ethic and excitement for training to our middle distance group."
Jordan Hodge
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Warren Central High School
100 Personal Best: 10.55
200 Personal Best: 21.20
2019 IHSAA State Champion in the 100m Dash
3rd in the 200 at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
4x100m State Champion at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
From Coach Helmer:
"Jordan became a truly elite sprinter over the last 6 months and has the opportunity to immediately make a splash for our team and in the Big Ten. He's got a handful of state championships between track and football, and his championship expectations will immediately improve our sprint group."
Micah Camble
Hometown: New Albany, Ind.
High School: New Albany High School
400: 48.18
4th in the 400m Dash at the IHSAA State Championships
4th in the 4x400 at the IHSAA State Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Micah blossomed as a senior, competing for a state championships at 400m and becoming an important relay carry for his high school's 4x4 and 4x8 relays. If he brings a great work ethic with him to campus, he'll have an opportunity to make our conference 4x4 as a freshman."
Nicholas Couyoumjian
Hometown: Northville, Mich.
High School: Northville HS
800 Personal Best: 1:52.87
1600 Personal Best: 4:17.40
4th in the 800m Run at the 2019 MHSAA State Championships
2nd in the 800m Run at the Midwest Meet of Champions
From Coach Helmer:
"Nick has a strong range that's allowed him to run competitively at the state level in everything from the 800 to cross country. He's excited to join a competitive training group, and his success will be determined by how well he handles that challenge."
Dominic Day
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Ben Davis High School
Long Jump Personal Best: 23'3"
High Jump Personal Best: 6'7"
6th in the Long Jump at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
6th in the Long Jump at the 2019 Midwest Meet of Champions
From Coach Helmer:
"Dominic is a versatile multi-sport athlete, featuring regularly for a very good Ben Davis basketball team in addition to his success on the track. As a senior, he qualified for state in the long jump and high jump, so it will be exciting to figure out how to best utilize that versatility."
Kynton Grays
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Cardinal Ritter High School
Long Jump Personal Best: 23'4.75"
High Jump Personal Best: 6'4"
2019 Hoosier State Relays Champion in the Long Jump
4th in the Long Jump at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Kynton has been competitive in the jumps at a state level and has the speed to continue to develop into a Big Ten caliber long jumper. He'll be a great add to our jumps group by adding quality depth and competing for a spot at our conference meet as a freshman."
Matt Hanlon
Hometown: Crown Point, Ind.
High School: Crown Point HS
400: 47.89
2nd in the 400m Dash at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Matt took a big jump from 49 to 47 and took a great shot at winning the state championship at 400m. We'll see if he has the speed to get to 45 or 46, but he can definitely improve our 4x4, and he'll have a chance to score in the conference at 600 or 800 as he continues to get stronger."
Austin Haskett
Hometown: Bloomington, Ind.
High School: Edgewood High School
1600 Personal Best: 4:15.10
3200 Personal Best: 9:17.98
7th in the 1600m Run at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
7th at the 2019 IHSAA Cross Country Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Austin has been one of the top cross country runners in the state over the last few years, and we like that he isn't afraid to be uncomfortable every time out. We can't wait to challenge him and expect that he'll become a well-rounded, three season distance runner in short time."
Ethan Meyer
Hometown: Fishers, Ind.
High School: Fishers High School
1600 Personal Best: 4:14.58
3200 Personal Best: 9:24.32
6th in the 1600 at the IHSAA State Championships
4x800m State Champion at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships
9th at the 2019 IHSAA State Cross Country Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Like many of our other adds, Ethan really blossomed as a senior and finished in the top ten in both cross country and track. He's really excited for the challenge of the Big Ten and the expectations associated with our distance group, and his development will be fun to watch."
Rodney (RJ) O'Neal
Hometown: Carmel, Ind.
High School: Cathedral High School
800 Personal Best: 1:53.93
1600 Personal Best: 4:27.37
5th in the 4x800m Relay at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
2019 New Balance National Champion in the DMR
From Coach Helmer:
"RJ played a big role for his team in cross country and track where Cathedral was competing for state championships, and he also did a great job as the 800m carry on the national championship DMR. His first individual experience at the state meet this past season should motivate him to keep taking his training to the next level and continue to get better."
Austin Peerman
Transfer from Marion University
Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Ind.
High School: Mt. Vernon High School
100 Personal Best: 10.72
200 Personal Best: 21.48
2019 Crossroads League Champion in the 100m and 200m Dashes
From coach Helmer:
"Austin improved quite a bit during his time at Marian. It's critical that he becomes one of our hardest working athletes from day one so that he can add quality depth to our sprints and relays in his first year at IU."
Meet The Class
Nathan Stone
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Lawrence North High School
Personal Best: 17'6"
2019 New Balance National Champion in the Pole Vault
2019 IHSAA State Champion in the Pole Vault
#2 High School Pole Vaulter Nationally according to Milesplit.com
From Coach Helmer:
"Coach Wiseman has been really excited about Nathan since his junior year, and Nathan's going to immediately compete for a conference medal along with his two returning teammates. It's exciting to think about how good Nathan and the rest of the vault group can be as they compete with one another every day in practice."
Nolan Landis
Hometown: Madison, Ohio
High School: Madison High School
Discus Personal Best: 198'2"
Shot Put Personal Best: 64'4.25"
2019 State Champion in the Shot Put and Discus
2019 Shot Put and Discus Champion at the Midwest Meet of Champions
4th at 2019 New Balance Indoor Nationals in the Shot Put
#8 Senior Discus Thrower Nationally according to Milesplit.com
#13 Senior Shot Putter Nationally according to Milesplit.com
From Coach Helmer:
"Nolan is just scratching the surface of his potential as he continues to improve significantly from one season to the next. Coach Martin narrowed in on Nolan early in the recruiting process because of his raw natural talent and versatility, and we expect him to breakthrough in both the Big Ten and NCAA very quickly."
Jakub Andrzejczak
Sophomore Transfer from Florida State University
Hometown: Aleksandrow Lodzki, Poland
High School: SMSO-LO Kopernicus
Long Jump Personal Best: 8.02m (26'3.75")
Triple Jump Personal Best: 15.95 (52'4")
Multiple time Polish National Champion
Polish Junior Record Holder in the Triple Jump
2017 European Junior Silver Medalist
2016 World Junior Finalist
From Coach Helmer:
"Jakub's wealth of global and European experience will be a great add to our jumps group, and Coach Erb is really excited about all the different ways in which Jakub can immediately impact the group as a whole. We're excited to help him continue to compete at the highest levels of the sport."
Reece Proctor
Transfer from Chabot College
Hometown: Piedmont, Calif.
High School: Piedmont High School
800 Personal Best: 1:49.92
1500 Personal Best: 3.48.60
2019 CCCAA California State Champion in the 800m Run
From Coach Helmer:
"Reece dropped a lot of time while at Chabot and approached us after he ran 1:49. He's hungry to become an elite 800m and 1500m runner in the Big Ten and NCAA, and he'll add a great work ethic and excitement for training to our middle distance group."
Jordan Hodge
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Warren Central High School
100 Personal Best: 10.55
200 Personal Best: 21.20
2019 IHSAA State Champion in the 100m Dash
3rd in the 200 at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
4x100m State Champion at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
From Coach Helmer:
"Jordan became a truly elite sprinter over the last 6 months and has the opportunity to immediately make a splash for our team and in the Big Ten. He's got a handful of state championships between track and football, and his championship expectations will immediately improve our sprint group."
Micah Camble
Hometown: New Albany, Ind.
High School: New Albany High School
400: 48.18
4th in the 400m Dash at the IHSAA State Championships
4th in the 4x400 at the IHSAA State Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Micah blossomed as a senior, competing for a state championships at 400m and becoming an important relay carry for his high school's 4x4 and 4x8 relays. If he brings a great work ethic with him to campus, he'll have an opportunity to make our conference 4x4 as a freshman."
Nicholas Couyoumjian
Hometown: Northville, Mich.
High School: Northville HS
800 Personal Best: 1:52.87
1600 Personal Best: 4:17.40
4th in the 800m Run at the 2019 MHSAA State Championships
2nd in the 800m Run at the Midwest Meet of Champions
From Coach Helmer:
"Nick has a strong range that's allowed him to run competitively at the state level in everything from the 800 to cross country. He's excited to join a competitive training group, and his success will be determined by how well he handles that challenge."
Dominic Day
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Ben Davis High School
Long Jump Personal Best: 23'3"
High Jump Personal Best: 6'7"
6th in the Long Jump at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
6th in the Long Jump at the 2019 Midwest Meet of Champions
From Coach Helmer:
"Dominic is a versatile multi-sport athlete, featuring regularly for a very good Ben Davis basketball team in addition to his success on the track. As a senior, he qualified for state in the long jump and high jump, so it will be exciting to figure out how to best utilize that versatility."
Kynton Grays
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
High School: Cardinal Ritter High School
Long Jump Personal Best: 23'4.75"
High Jump Personal Best: 6'4"
2019 Hoosier State Relays Champion in the Long Jump
4th in the Long Jump at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Kynton has been competitive in the jumps at a state level and has the speed to continue to develop into a Big Ten caliber long jumper. He'll be a great add to our jumps group by adding quality depth and competing for a spot at our conference meet as a freshman."
Matt Hanlon
Hometown: Crown Point, Ind.
High School: Crown Point HS
400: 47.89
2nd in the 400m Dash at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Matt took a big jump from 49 to 47 and took a great shot at winning the state championship at 400m. We'll see if he has the speed to get to 45 or 46, but he can definitely improve our 4x4, and he'll have a chance to score in the conference at 600 or 800 as he continues to get stronger."
Austin Haskett
Hometown: Bloomington, Ind.
High School: Edgewood High School
1600 Personal Best: 4:15.10
3200 Personal Best: 9:17.98
7th in the 1600m Run at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
7th at the 2019 IHSAA Cross Country Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Austin has been one of the top cross country runners in the state over the last few years, and we like that he isn't afraid to be uncomfortable every time out. We can't wait to challenge him and expect that he'll become a well-rounded, three season distance runner in short time."
Ethan Meyer
Hometown: Fishers, Ind.
High School: Fishers High School
1600 Personal Best: 4:14.58
3200 Personal Best: 9:24.32
6th in the 1600 at the IHSAA State Championships
4x800m State Champion at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships
9th at the 2019 IHSAA State Cross Country Championships
From Coach Helmer:
"Like many of our other adds, Ethan really blossomed as a senior and finished in the top ten in both cross country and track. He's really excited for the challenge of the Big Ten and the expectations associated with our distance group, and his development will be fun to watch."
Rodney (RJ) O'Neal
Hometown: Carmel, Ind.
High School: Cathedral High School
800 Personal Best: 1:53.93
1600 Personal Best: 4:27.37
5th in the 4x800m Relay at the 2019 IHSAA State Championship
2019 New Balance National Champion in the DMR
From Coach Helmer:
"RJ played a big role for his team in cross country and track where Cathedral was competing for state championships, and he also did a great job as the 800m carry on the national championship DMR. His first individual experience at the state meet this past season should motivate him to keep taking his training to the next level and continue to get better."
Austin Peerman
Transfer from Marion University
Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Ind.
High School: Mt. Vernon High School
100 Personal Best: 10.72
200 Personal Best: 21.48
2019 Crossroads League Champion in the 100m and 200m Dashes
From coach Helmer:
"Austin improved quite a bit during his time at Marian. It's critical that he becomes one of our hardest working athletes from day one so that he can add quality depth to our sprints and relays in his first year at IU."
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