HIGH POINT, N.C.—High Point University track and field head coach Mike Esposito has announced that nine student-athletes have joined the HPU women's track and field/cross country program.
 
"Our coaches did a great job with this class, filling some areas of need while adding depth to our positions of strength," Esposito said. "This is the exact class that we needed to position ourselves to compete for conference championships in all three seasons. All of our new enrollees are excited to be Panthers and will inject talent, character and energy into our program."
 
This group of nine joins Mackenzie Horn, who signed in the fall.
 
Taylor Arthur
Sprints
Charlotte, N.C.
Ardrey Kell
 
Coach Pruitt on Arthur – "I am looking forward to working with Taylor, her positive and dedicated mentality will be a huge part of her individual improvement and our team success."


 
Leah Bolden
Sprints
High Point, N.C. 
High Point Central
 
Coach Pruitt on Bolden – "Leah will be a fantastic addition to our sprint group. She was the state 4A champion in the 55 meters. She is a naturally gifted sprinter, who brings passion for the sport and a team mentality. Leah will be a major contributor to the program early on in her career as a Panther."

 
Lucy Clayton
Cross Country/Distance
Millis, Mass.
Millis
 
Coach Tamer on Clayton – "Lucy is a tough athlete from Massachusetts, by way of England, who has made some big progressions through her high school years. Lucy has shown that she possesses the potential to be a major player for us in the very near future."


 
Lexi Crompton
Multis
Hurricane, W.Va.
Hurricane
 
Coach Hall on Crompton – "Lexi has tremendous upside as a heptathlete. She is tall, athletic and extremely coachable. Lexi has the ability to be an elite level heptathlete in the near future and will join an outstanding combined-event training group at HPU."
 


Nylie Facey
Sprints/Hurdles
High Point, N.C. 
Southwest Guilford
 
Coach Pruitt on Facey – "Nyile is the NCHSAA 100mh State Champion and will bring great talent to our sprints squad. She has the skillset to compete at the Big South level, and great upside to compete at the NCAA level."


 
Katie Gregory
Jumps
Wilmington, N.C.
Hoggard
 
Coach Hall on Gregory – "Katie is the second Gregory I have had the good fortune to coach at HPU. Her sister, Amanda, developed into an All-Big South long jumper.  She will focus on the high jump while possibly training for the Heptathlon as well."


 
Camryn Harper
Cross Country/Middle Distance
Boonsboro, Md.
Boonsboro
 
Coach Tamer on Harper – "Camryn comes from a speed background and has also shown some ability at the longer events earning all-state accolades in in cross country as well. Her talent and range of skills can make her a dangerous athlete at the Big South or NCAA level given the proper development."

 
Lindsey Ickes
Cross Country/Distance
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Forsyth Country Day
 
Coach Tamer on Ickes – "Lindsey has earned multiple North Carolina HS state titles in both XC and track, but we believe her best years of running are certainly ahead of her. She has the potential to be an immediate contributor for our squad."
 


Ashley Morales
Sprints
Theills, N.Y. 
North Rockland
 
Coach Pruitt on Morales – "I am excited to have Ashley join our program. She is a former lacrosse player and is fairly new to track and field with a great upside."
 
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