Central Michigan University Athletics
Guthrie Welcomes New Recruits
2/27/2014 12:00:00 AM | MTF
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The Central Michigan cross-country and track and field programs welcomes 13 new student-athletes to the Maroon and Gold squad for the 2014-2015 academic year.
"I thought our coaching staff did a great job with the recruiting process at this point," director of track and field Mark Guthrie said, "We filled some holes and enhanced our talent pool. I think this is a good start to the new foundation, new era."
Out of the recruiting class, six will join the women's squad and seven for the men's.
 | Maura Beattie High School: 2013 IHSA Class 2A State Champion in 3200m ... competed at track and field State Championships two times ... competed at cross country State championships three times ... three-time member of the Northwest Herald Cross Country First Team All-Area ... 2013 track and field team captain ... member of Spanish National Honor Society and National Honor Society. Career Bests (HS): 800m (2:20); 1600m (5:08); 3200m (10:48); 3 mile (16:52) Coach Kaczor on Beattie: "We are thrilled to have someone of Maura's caliber on the course, track and classroom join the program. She will be a big help to the strong core of distance ladies that are on the team. Maura is a state champion from a strong distance state of Illinois who finished the season ranked as the number 25 XC lady for miles in the nation according to dyestat." |
 | Kayla Marshall Jumps Collinsville, Ill./Collinsville HS High School: Finished third in the 2013 IHSA 3A in triple jump ... holds school record in triple jump with a mark of 38-08.50 ... member of the All-State Third Team in triple jump ... member of the First Team All-Conference and All-Area in triple jump ... 2013 Most Valuable Jumper ... member of Third Team All-Conference in long jump ... member of the Southwestern Conference Honor Roll in the 200m, long and triple jump ... 2012 and 2013 team captain. Career Bests (HS): 200m (27.44); triple jump (38-08.50); long jump (17-01.50) Coach Basler on Marshall: "As the top returner in Illinois for girl's triple jump, Kayla is poised to be a champion her senior year. Kalya has demonstrated her ability to be a champion in the classroom as well. Kayla's current best of 38' 8.5" makes her an immediate scorer in the MAC. The most exciting part about Kayla is she has only been triple jumping for 2 years providing her with limitless potential. With the return of MAC-scorer Shaya Wilkerson and the addition of Abby Wagner and Kayla, we anticipate the women's triple jump to be a dominant event for us in the near future." |
 | Rebekah Petty High School: Champion in the New Balance National Elite Division in 2012 ... finished second in the PIAA State Championship in pole vault in 2012 ... PIAA District X State Qualifier 2010-2013 in pole vault and 100m ... set county and district pole vault record with marks of 12-03 and 12-08 ... X Champion in pole vault in 2013 ... member of the State Champion Pole Vault PIAA first team in 2013 ... member of the District X All-Star Team (100m, 4x100m relay and pole vault) ... All-Region first team (pole vault and 100m) ... won Greenville High School Female Track Athlete of the Year in 2011 and 2012 ... lettered three year in track and field ... also lettered in football for two years and four year recognition as individual gymnast: Diamond Division ... is a honor roll student and member of National Honor Society. Career Bests (HS): 100m (12.56); pole vault (12-08) Coach Wilson on Petty: "Rebekah at 12'8" is the top pole vaulter in Pennsylvania and the 33rd ranked female vaulter in this class. She has the ideal background to be a successful. She's fast, a great gymnast, possess a strong work ethic and is a very intelligent student. Rebekah is going to be a great addition to our team as an athlete and a great addition to CMU as a student." |
 | Addie Schumacher High School: Two-time State Champion in high jump (2012-13) ... holds school record for high jump with a mark of 5-06 ... member of the first team All-State Division 4 team in 2012 and 2013 ... won the Morning Sun Athlete of the Year in 2013 ... 2013 Track MVP ... salutatorian for 2014 class ... co-president of student council (2012-14) ... vice president of fundraising for National Honor Society ... honor roll student ... also lettered in volleyball and basketball. Career Bests (HS): High jump (5-06) Coach Basler on Schumacher: "Addie brings with her high levels of success in athletics and academics. She has demonstrated the ability to perform at her best on the biggest stage in multiple sports. Not only is she a two time state champion in the high jump, she also played in the state championship game for volleyball. With a year-round focus on track for the first time, Addie will make a seamless transition of success at the MAC Championships and beyond." |
 | Abby WagnerJumps Altoona, Pa./Altoona Area HS High School: Finished eleventh in the triple jump at the 2013 PIAA AAA State Championships ... three time PIAA AAA State Championship qualifier ... 2011 District 6 Long Jump Champion ... received AAHS Track Outstanding Performer Award in 2012 and 2013 ... member of the First Team All-County for three years ... also lettered in gymnastics ... member of the honor roll Career Bests (HS): Long jump (17-10.50); triple jump (37-09.50) Coach Basler on Wagner: "Abby brings needed depth in the horizontal jumps, strong academics, and an energetic positive attitude. We expect her to contribute immediately as a freshman in the jumps. Her current triple jump best would make her an immediate scorer in the MAC. Abby recently finished 3rd at the Pennsylvania Indoor State Meet and is currently ranked as the #1 senior in Pennsylvania." |
 | Kyla Walton High School: 2013 Illinois 3A Girls Sectional Champion in long jump ... 2012 and 2013 Dupage Valley Conference Girls Champion in the triple jump ... placed sixth at 2013 IHSA Indoor State in long jump ... qualified for states for three years in long jump, triple jump and member of the 4x100m relay ... member of the All Conference and All Academic team (2011-13) ... team captain of track team ... member of the National Honor Society and honor roll student ... also lettered in basketball. Career Bests (HS): 400m (59.3); long jump (18-00); triple jump (35-08.50) Coach Basler on Walton: "Kyla is a jack-of-all-trades, having experience in the horizontal jumps, 400m, 800m, and most recently learning how to hurdle. I had the pleasure of watching one of Kyla's practices earlier this year and her tenacity, work ethic, and focus on the track is what really stood out to me. Her experience in various events and her strong work ethic make her an ideal candidate for the women's multi-event." |
 | Erick Huertas High School: WIAA Division 1 State Champion in the 400m dash ... finished fifth in the 200m dash at the State Championships ... one-time National Meet qualifier ... four-time State Championships qualifier ... received 2013 All-Star First Team honors in the 400m ... 2013 MVP of the year ... 2011 Rookie of the year ... 2013-2014 team captain ... honor roll student ... also lettered in cross country. Career Bests (HS): 200m (21.69); 400m (47.53); 5k (17:08) Coach Guthrie on Huertas: "As the #17 nationally ranked 400 athlete in this recruiting class at 47.53, he provides an immediate impact athlete at the MAC Championship level and has the ability to qualify for NCAA post season immediately. His strength or character, work ethic and strength in the classroom provides the qualities I was seeking in this initial recruiting class. Erick also has the range to help in the 200 meters and the relays." |
 | Nathan Megge High School: Finished fourth at the Division 1 State Championship in 2013 in the 800m run ... finished eighth at the Division 1 State Champions in 2012 in the 800m run ... two-time member of the All-State Track and Field Team ... member of All-State Cross Country ... also lettered in football and basketball. Career Bests (HS): 800m (1:53); 5k (15:43) Kaczor on Megge: "The fastest 800 runner from this class in the State of Michigan according to athletic.net. Nathan, we see, as a guy to help fill the hole of the 800 and mile. Nathan ran one season of XC and was All-State with a 15:43.2 his junior year. The other years he was the starting quarterback for the football team. We are excited to have a guy of Nathan's caliber come and help get the middle distance rolling again." |
 | Shane Moffo Hurdles Farmington Hills, Mich./Walled Lake Western HS High School: Finished fourth in the 60m hurdles at the Michigan MITS Indoor Championships ... ranked fourth in the 60m hurdles in Michigan ... ranked 15th in the 60m hurdles in Midwest ... ranked 39th in the 60m hurdles in the nation. Career Bests (HS): 60m hurdles (8.21); 110m hurdles (14.54) Coach Guthrie on Moffo: "Shane has demonstrated his ability to be a MAC scorer early in his career at Central Michigan. He has had the opportunity to compete at several high intensity meets and as a result, not be intimidated at the collegiate level. Dystat has him ranked 4th in Michigan, 15th in the Midwest Region and 29th nationally for this year's class. Shane is also very strong academically, which will assist him in the classroom as well as navigating the technicalities of the hurdles." |
 | Zachary Shepard High School: Finished fifth in the State Championships in pole vault (2013) ... 2012 pole vault state qualifier ... Central Noble Relays 110m hurdles champion ... 110m hurdles sectional champion ... 2012 and 2013 110m hurdles regional qualifier ...hold school record in pole vault with a mark of 15-06 ... member of the academic All-State team ... two-time member of All-Conference team ... 2013 KPC News All-Area Prep of the Year ... class of 2014 Salutatorian ... honor roll student ... member of Leo Club and National Honor Society ... received HOBY Leadership Nominee in 2012 ... also lettered in basketball and football. Career Bests (HS): 110m hurdles (15.2); pole vault (15-06) Coach Wilson on Shepard: "Zach, he's the type of student athlete that we are trying to bring to our program; he's a great student from a great family who has experienced success, jumping 15'6" but is still hungry for more. Zach is ranked 7th in the Region by Dyestat and 84th in this recruiting class nationally. He is very competitive and not afraid to work to reach his potential." |
 | William Sullivan Sprints Beverly Shores, Ind./Chesterton HS High School: Placed fifth at the 2013 Indiana state track meet in the 400-meters (48.30) and eighth in the 4 x 400 relay ... finished seventh in the 4 x 400 relay at the 2012 state track meet ... earned three letters in track and field, two in cross country and one in football. Career Best: 400m (48.30) Coach Guthrie on Sullivan: "Archie comes from the track rich state of Indiana where there is only one division. As a result, he has seen high levels of competition and successfully navigated his way to the podium last year having run 48.30 for fifth place. His engaging personality, academic strength and willingness to put in the time in search of success are traits that will serve him well at CMU. Archie has the ability to be a MAC impact athlete early in his career."
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 | Alec Toreki High School: Five-time State qualifier ... holds record as a member of the 4x800m relay team with a mark of 7.55 ... two-time member of Cross Country All-County, All-Conference and All-State teams ... 2014 Cross Country regional champion ... 2013 and 2014 Cross Country conference champion ... 2011 Cross Country and Track Rookie of the Year ... member of First Team All-County 3200m run ... member of the All-County Second team 4x800m relay ... two-time team captain. Career Bests (HS): 4x800m relay (7:55); 800m (1.75.5); 1200m (3:07); 1600m (4:32); 5k (15:35) Coach Kaczor on Toreki: "He has been a consistent performer with a great stride that is used to competing at a very high level. We are happy to have Alec join the CMU family." |
 | Kevin Weiler High School: 2012 shot put State Champion ... 2014 M.I.T.S Indoor State Champion ... holds school record in discus and shot put with marks of 172-06 and 59-03.75 ... finished third in shot put and sixth in discus at the 2013 State Finals ... also lettered in football. Career Bests (HS): Discus (172-06); shot put (59-03.75) Coach Ridgway on Weiler: "Kevin is a natural shot putter and a tremendous competitor. Kevin has been coached at a high level should walk in the door ready to compete at the MAC level. He will be a great addition to our men's throws squad." |
