Callie Thommes - High Jump - of Burlington, IL (Burlington HS) 2011 2A state runner up in the high jump, Callie will compete in the jumps for the cougars. We are really pleased to add another high jumper to our recruiting class. Callie has tremendous upside, each year she has improved. She jumps her best at big meets, this year jumping 5’5 at the state meet. She will provide much needed consistency at that event for us.
Schools considered -University of Iowa and Carthage
Ellen Goins – 400m/800m - of Metamora, IL (Metamora HS) will compete in the long sprints for the cougars running the 400/800. Ellen was a consistent state qualifier for the Redbirds and also competed in XC. Ellen will compete for a spot on the women’s 4 x 400m relay and will also have opportunities in the DMR.
Schools Considered - Bradley University, Eastern Illinois University and Monmouth College
Jessica Long – Shot Put/Discus – of Cahokia, Il (Cahokia HS) Jessica will compete in the throwing events for the cougars. She was a 2 time state qualifier for the Comanche’s in the shot put and discus and was a finalist in the shot put 2011 finishing 8th. She will add depth in the throwing events for the cougars.
Kala Griffin – XC/Distances – of Quincy, IL (UIC Flames) Kala comes to SIUE after competing her first year at the University of Illinois Chicago. Kala was a three sport athlete in high school competing in XC/Track and Basketball, and was named three-time MVP for XC and two-time MVP for track and field. She was a state qualifier in the 4 x 800m relay.
Kyle Lombardino –Shot/Discus Throw – of Fox Lake, IL (Grant Community HS) Kyle will be competing for the cougars in throwing events. In just his second season as a track and field athlete Kyle has improved greatly. A two sport athlete, Kyle also competed in Basketball for the Bulldogs. This season Kyle was a state qualifier in the shot and discus throw, with personal best of 58’10 in the shot and over 173 feet in the discus.
Other schools considered – East Carolina University
