SIOUX FALLS -- University of Sioux Falls Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Doug Petersen has announced the signings of 28 standout student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers at USF this fall. Of the 28 signees, 10 will join the USF Women's Team while 18 join the USF Men's squad.

"We're excited about this incoming recruiting class. We've got a nice blend of athletes and event groups on the men's and women's sides. Our overall depth is really good and we're looking forward to seeing what these student-athletes will be able to contribute to our program," said Petersen, the fourth-year director of USF Track and Field.
 
Peterson directs a USF Track and Field/Cross Country Program, which has a combined five national champions, 56 All-Americans, 356 Academic All-NSIC performers, 432 All-NSIC honorees and three Elite 90 Award recipients.
 
2020 Track and Field Commits
  Makenzie Adams
Parents: Beth and Troy Adams
Cloquet, Minn.
Proctor High School
Event Group: Jumps
Pole Vault: 9'0
 
Avery Bartunek
Parents: Chad and Amanda Bartunek
Dawson, Minn.
Dawson-Boyd High School
Event Group: Jumps
Long Jump: 17-1
High Jump: 5'0
 
Grace Beck
Parents: Bill and Angie Beck
Denver, Iowa
Denver High School
Event Group: Distance
5000 Meters: 19:15
3000 Meters: 11:47.55
1500 Meters: 5:22.34
 
Xavier Blackwell
Parents: Joy and Darrel Anderson
Mitchell, S.D.
Mitchell High School
Event Group: Sprints

  Josie Boyd
Parents: Shannon Schaefer and Aaron Boyd
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Harrisburg High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:37.16
1600 Meters: 5:44.43
 
Moriah Bullerman
Parents: Ann and Dave Bullerman
Adrian, Minn.
Adrian High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:31.33
1600 Meters: 5:59.45
3200 Meters: 12:42.42
 
Michael Cessna
Parents: Terry and Jill Cessna
Lexington, Minn.
Centennial High School
Event Group: Distance
1600 Meters: 5:35.41
3200 Meters: 11:13
5000 Meters: 18:20
 
Kenna Comstock
Parents: Terry Comstock, Bobbi Hightree Comstock, Leah Dunn and Tony Simons
South Sioux City, Neb.
South Sioux City High School
Event Group: Pole Vault
Pole Vault: 9-6
 
Dawson Davito
Parents: Dennis and Kim Davito
North Mankato, Minn.
Mankato Loyola High School
Event Group: Throws
Shot Put: 50-8
Discus: 125-1
 
Joseph Donahue
Parents: Jennifer and Kevin Donahue
St. Louis Park, Minn.
St. Louis Park High
Event Group: Sprints
60 Meters: 7.23
100 Meters: 10.75
200 Meters: 22.06
 
 
Cohlby Hernandez
Parents: Lou and Vicki Hernandez
Lakeville, Minn.
Lakeville North High School
Event Group: Throws

 
Aaron Johnson
Parents: Mike and Shawna Johnson
Slayton, Minn.
Murray County Central High School
Event Group: Hurdles
110 Meter Hurdles: 15.47
 
Khot Juac
Parents: Jacob Juac and Rachael Tiop
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Washington High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:28.43
1600 Meters: 5:39.26
3200 Meters: 12:41.20
 
Chase Lather
Family: James and Deb Lather
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Washington High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:09.64
1600 Meters: 4:42.02
3200 Meters: 10:01.74
 
Christian Lietz
Parents: Kelly Lietz and Guadalupe Torres
Worthington, Minn.
Worthington High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:06.36
1600 Meters: 4:33.94
3200 Meters: 9:50.95
 
Ben Mandel
Family: Greg and Andrea Mandel
Prior Lake, Minn.
Lakeville South High School
Event Group: Hurdles
110 Hurdles Meters: 15.30
300 Hurdles Meters: 41.64
400 Hurdles Meters: 58.96
 
Zach Matzner
Parents: Jerry and Kristi Matzner
Marshall, Minn.
Marshall High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:02.26
1600 Meters: 4:30.47
3200 Meters: 10:38.54
5000 Meters: 16:05
 
Ben Morrison
Parents: Fr. David and Patti Morrison
Bozeman, Mont.
Manhattan High School
Event Group: Distance
800 Meters: 2:03
1600 Meters: 4:38.96
3200 Meters: 10:07.76
5000 Meters: 16:11.10
 
Scott Obago Jr.
Parents: Scott Obago Sr and Tiauna Obago
Lower Brule, SD
Lower Brule High School
Event Group: Distance
3200 Meters: 11:12.54
5000 Meters: 17:54.57
 
Marek Rex
Parents: Katie Panek and John Rex
Garden Plain, KS
Garden Plain High School
Event Group: Throws
Discus: 151-10
Hammer: 137' 1"
 
Myah Roggenbuck
Parents: Scott and Annie Roggenbuck
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Roosevelt High School
Event Group: Sprints
400 Meters
 

Cael Sams
Parents: Brian and Heather Sams
Cushing, Minn.
Staples-Motley High School
Event Group: Sprints
 


Micade Shumway
Family: Shilo and Deanna Shumway
Williston, ND
Williston High School
Event Group: Distance
800m 1:58.09
1600m 4:23.94
3200m 9:34.33
5000m 15:39.50
 
Justin Steffensmeier
Family: John and Stephanie Steffensmeier
Kansas City, Mo.
Liberty High School
Event Group: Distance
1600 Meters: 5:24.64
3200 Meters: 9:55.30
5000 Meters: 16:58.20
 
Lucas Steiger
Parents: Melissa and Josh Shoop
Rapid City, S.D.
Stevens High School
Event Group: Distance
1600 Meters: 4:56.78
3200 Meters: 10:23.93
5000 Meters: 16:19.89
 
Emily Swanson
Parents: Helen and John Swanson
Odell, Minn.
Diller-Odell Secondary School
Event Group: Jumps/Multis
High Jump: 5-2
Pole Vault: 10'0
Long Jump: 15-6
 
Lilly Teager
Parents: Elisha Bagshaw and Eric Teager
Sioux City, Iowa
Lawton-Bronson High School
Event Group: Distance
1500 Meters: 5:27.08
3200 Meters: 12:48.92
5000 Meters: 20:44.77
 
Cece Will
Parents: Quentin and Michelle Will
Prior Lake, Minn.
Prior Lake High School
Event Group: Jumps
High Jump: 5'0