EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE track and field Head Coach Kareem Jackson announced the addition of three student-athletes to the program for the 2012 campaign.
Ahmad Evans (Chicago), Kyle Lombardino (Fox Lake), and LaDerrick Ward (Cahokia) are set to join the Cougars for the indoor season.
Evans signed a National Letter of Intent and will specialize in the short sprints and relay events for SIUE.
"Ahmad has been a state finalist since his sophomore year of high school, and we are happy to have him," said Jackson. "We think the sky is the limit for him, and we look forward to adding him to our program."
Lombardino will add depth to the Cougar throws after an impressive finish to his Grant Community High School career. He qualified for the 2011 Illinois State meet in the shot put and discus in only his second year competing in track and field.
"Kyle's athleticism will provide a great deal of depth to the throwers group," said Assistant Coach Scott Block. "He should make an immediate impact at the conference level."
Ward joins SIUE from Cahokia High School where he finished his career as one of the top 20 long jumpers in the country. A five-time individual state medalist, Ward claimed an individual state championship in the long jump to go with a second-place finish in the triple jump. He also helped lead his Cahokia team to the 2011 state title.
"Our recruiting focus the last three years has been simple -- to recruit winners. LaDerrick is a prime example of that," added Jackson. "We are pleased to add his talents to the men's program."
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