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2026-27 Women's Track & Field Roster

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Front Row (left to right): Audrey Huizinga, Gracie Klink, Meghan Zahnow, Sasha-Gay Thompson, Reese Hansen, Tianna Bennett, Nicole Warren, Mariska Laurilla, Bella LaFountain, Annalise Elliott, Ella Showerman, Aaliyah Young, Edimari King, Nevaeh Branson. Middle Row: Associate head coach Nate Miller, Keneisha Thomas, Rachel Felstow, Sophie Pell, Ella McCarty, Teagan Kimble, Ava Steinhebel, Sohanny Gonzalez, Celina Sinclair, Naika Rath, Julia Hughes, Nwanyabuife George-Uzonwanne, Rachel Overgaard, Katie Rohrer, Peyton Tucker, Becca Jud, Desteny DeJarnett, Whalen Kennedy, head coach Grant Lofdahl. Back Row: Assistant coach Celine Freeman-Gibb, volunteer coach Brenden Marcum, Emmanuela Johnson, Meagan Verellen, Emilee Rudlaff, Kendall Sears, Ella Hufnagel, Marisa Madia, Lauren Wooten, Giuliana Nastale, Kimara Pollydore, October Harns, Emma Rudling, Elsa Gomez, Ava Peters, Nevaeh Polovina, Elise Barden, Sydney Smith, Paige McArdle, Taylor Morrison, Alex Harmer, Ania Toboy, post-graduate intern coach Reagan Justice. Not pictured: Olivia Findlay, Remi Flanz, Anna Gdowski.

Players

  • Distance Distance 5'6"
    Fr. Vassar, Mich. Frankenmuth
    Freshman Vassar, Mich. Frankenmuth
  • Sprints Sprints 5'8" 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor
    Sr. Howell, Mich. Howell
    Senior Howell, Mich. Howell
  • Jumps Jumps 5'6" 1-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Sr. Mason, Mich. Mason
    Senior Mason, Mich. Mason
  • Throws Throws 6'0"
    Jr. Hazel Park, Mich. Hazel Park (Oakland University)
    Junior Hazel Park, Mich. Hazel Park (Oakland University)
  • Mid-Distance Mid-Distance 5'8" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    Jr. Sparta, Mich. Cedar Springs
    Junior Sparta, Mich. Cedar Springs
  • Jumps Jumps 5'9" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    Jr. Marlette, Mich. Marlette
    Junior Marlette, Mich. Marlette
  • Distance Distance 5'10" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    Jr. Eastpointe, Mich. Fraser High School / Macomb Math Science and Technology Center
    Junior Eastpointe, Mich. Fraser High School / Macomb Math Science and Technology Center
  • Mid-Distance Mid-Distance 5'8" 3-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Sr. Northville, Mich. Northville
    Senior Northville, Mich. Northville
  • Sprints Sprints 5'7"
    Fr. Oakville, Ont. Sainte-Trinité Catholic
    Freshman Oakville, Ont. Sainte-Trinité Catholic
  • Distance Distance 5'5"
    Fr. Eaton Rapids, Mich. Grand Ledge
    Freshman Eaton Rapids, Mich. Grand Ledge
  • Jumps Jumps 5'10" 1-Indoor
    So. Wyoming, Mich. Wyoming Potter's House Christian
    Sophomore Wyoming, Mich. Wyoming Potter's House Christian
  • Mid-Distance Mid-Distance 5'6" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Grand Rapids, Mich. City High Middle School/Ottawa Hills
    Sophomore Grand Rapids, Mich. City High Middle School/Ottawa Hills
  • Sprints/Hurdles Sprints/Hurdles 5'7" 2-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    Jr. Woodstock, Ont. Huron Park S.S.
    Junior Woodstock, Ont. Huron Park S.S.
  • Distance Distance 5'4"
    Fr. Okemos, Mich. Okemos
    Freshman Okemos, Mich. Okemos
  • Multis Multis 5'4" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Fowler, Mich. Fowler
    Sophomore Fowler, Mich. Fowler
  • Sprints/Hurdles Sprints/Hurdles 5'8"
    Fr. Ida, Mich. Ida
    Freshman Ida, Mich. Ida
  • Sprints Sprints 5'6" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Manistee, Mich. Manistee
    Sophomore Manistee, Mich. Manistee
  • Sprints Sprints 5'5" 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor
    R-Sr. Clinton Township, Mich. Chippewa Valley
    Redshirt Senior Clinton Township, Mich. Chippewa Valley
  • Distance Distance 6'0"
    Fr. Plymouth, Mich. Salem
    Freshman Plymouth, Mich. Salem
  • Throws Throws 5'10"
    Fr. Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington
    Freshman Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington
  • Jumps Jumps 5'10" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Mattawan, Mich. Mattawan
    Sophomore Mattawan, Mich. Mattawan
  • Throws Throws 5'6" 1-Indoor
    So. Farmington, Mich. Farmington
    Sophomore Farmington, Mich. Farmington
  • Jumps Jumps 5'8" 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor
    Sr. Capac, Mich. Capac
    Senior Capac, Mich. Capac
  • Distance Distance 5'8"
    Fr. Rockwood, Mich. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central
    Freshman Rockwood, Mich. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central
  • Throws Throws 5'8" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Carney, Mich. Carney-Nadeau
    Sophomore Carney, Mich. Carney-Nadeau
  • Sprints Sprints 5'5" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Belle River, Ont. Belle River District
    Sophomore Belle River, Ont. Belle River District
  • Distance Distance 5'2" 1-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Davison, Mich. Davison
    Junior Davison, Mich. Davison
  • Throws Throws 5'9" 1-Outdoor
    So. Timmins, Ont. O'Gorman
    Sophomore Timmins, Ont. O'Gorman
  • Throws Throws 5'4" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Houston, Texas Lamar
    Sophomore Houston, Texas Lamar
  • Sprints Sprints 5'4"
    Fr. Erie, Mich. Erie Mason Senior
    Freshman Erie, Mich. Erie Mason Senior
  • Sprints Sprints 5'5" 3-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Sr. Ypsilanti, Mich. Ann Arbor Huron
    Senior Ypsilanti, Mich. Ann Arbor Huron
  • Jumps Jumps 5'7" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Olivet, Mich. Olivet
    Sophomore Olivet, Mich. Olivet
  • Distance Distance 5'3" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    So. Livonia, Mich. Franklin
    Sophomore Livonia, Mich. Franklin
  • Sprints Sprints 5'3"
    Fr. Ajax, Ont. Bill Crothers S.S.
    Freshman Ajax, Ont. Bill Crothers S.S.
  • Distance Distance 5'4"
    Fr. Davison, Mich. Davison
    Freshman Davison, Mich. Davison
  • Sprints Sprints 5'11"
    Fr. Hudson, Mich. Hudson
    Freshman Hudson, Mich. Hudson
  • Distance Distance 6'0" 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor
    Jr. Charlevoix, Mich. Charlevoix (Eastern Michigan)
    Junior Charlevoix, Mich. Charlevoix (Eastern Michigan)
  • Distance Distance 5'4" 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Central
    Junior Kalamazoo, Mich. Central
  • Distance Distance 5'4"
    Fr. Amherstburg, Ont. North Star S.S.
    Freshman Amherstburg, Ont. North Star S.S.
  • Distance Distance 5'3" 1-Indoor
    So. Napoleon, Ohio Pettisville
    Sophomore Napoleon, Ohio Pettisville
  • Distance Distance 5'7"
    Jr. South Lyon, Mich. Brighton (Michigan State)
    Junior South Lyon, Mich. Brighton (Michigan State)
  • Sprints Sprints 5'9"
    Fr. Olivet, Mich. Olivet
    Freshman Olivet, Mich. Olivet
  • Mid-Distance Mid-Distance 5'6" 1-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Davison, Mich. Davison
    Junior Davison, Mich. Davison
  • Jumps Jumps 5'10" 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Dearborn, Mich. Edsel Ford
    Junior Dearborn, Mich. Edsel Ford
  • Sprints/Hurdles Sprints/Hurdles 5'9" 2-Indoor/3-Outdoor
    R-Sr. Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
    Redshirt Senior Madison Heights, Mich. Lamphere
  • Sprints Sprints 5'8" 3-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Sr. Plymouth/Shantamee, Jamaica Titchfield
    Senior Plymouth/Shantamee, Jamaica Titchfield
  • Throws Throws 5'5" 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Wyandotte, Mich. Roosevelt
    Junior Wyandotte, Mich. Roosevelt
  • Distance Distance 5'10"
    Fr. Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City West
    Freshman Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City West
  • Mid-Distance Mid-Distance 5'3" 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Sr. Shelby Township, Mich. Utica
    Senior Shelby Township, Mich. Utica
  • Jumps Jumps 5'7" 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor
    Sr. Saline, Mich. Saline
    Senior Saline, Mich. Saline
  • Sprints Sprints 5'3" 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Grand Blanc, Mich. Grand Blanc
    Junior Grand Blanc, Mich. Grand Blanc
  • Hurdles Hurdles 5'8"
    Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Central
    Freshman Kalamazoo, Mich. Central
  • Hurdles Hurdles 5'5" 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor
    Jr. Vicksburg, Mich. Vicksburg
    Junior Vicksburg, Mich. Vicksburg

Staff Roster

Women's Track & Field Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Grant Lofdahl

  • Associate Head Coach

    Nate Miller

  • Assistant Coach (Throws)

    Celine Freeman-Gibb

  • Post-Graduate Intern Coach

    Reagan Justice

  • Volunteer Assistant Coach

    Brenden Marcum

Women's Track & Field Support Staff

  • Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant (Fencing, Golf, Track & Field Throwers & Sprinters)

    Emerson Combs

  • Senior Associate Athletics Director/Media Relations; Contact for: Football, Women's Basketball, Track & Field, Softball

    Jeff Weiss

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field)

    Kyra Nidds

2026-27 Women's Track & Field Roster
Image Full Name Events Ht. Year Letters Hometown / High School
- Elise Barden Distance 5-6 Fr. Vassar, Mich. / Frankenmuth
- Tianna Bennett Sprints 5-8 Sr. 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor Howell, Mich. / Howell
- Nevaeh Branson Jumps 5-6 Sr. 1-Indoor/2-Outdoor Mason, Mich. / Mason
- Desteny DeJarnett Throws 6-0 Jr. Hazel Park, Mich. / Hazel Park (Oakland University)
- Annalise Elliott Mid-Distance 5-8 Jr. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Sparta, Mich. / Cedar Springs
- Olivia Findlay Jumps 5-9 Jr. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Marlette, Mich. / Marlette
- Remi Flanz Distance 5-10 Jr. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Eastpointe, Mich. / Fraser High School / Macomb Math Science and Technology Center
- Anna Gdowski Mid-Distance 5-8 Sr. 3-Indoor/2-Outdoor Northville, Mich. / Northville
- Nwanyabuife George-Uzonwanne Sprints 5-7 Fr. Oakville, Ont. / Sainte-Trinité Catholic
- Elsa Gomez Distance 5-5 Fr. Eaton Rapids, Mich. / Grand Ledge
- Sohanny Gonzalez Jumps 5-10 So. 1-Indoor Wyoming, Mich. / Wyoming Potter's House Christian
- Reese Hansen Mid-Distance 5-6 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Grand Rapids, Mich. / City High Middle School/Ottawa Hills
- Alex Harmer Sprints/Hurdles 5-7 Jr. 2-Indoor/1-Outdoor Woodstock, Ont. / Huron Park S.S.
- October Harns Distance 5-4 Fr. Okemos, Mich. / Okemos
- Ella Hufnagel Multis 5-4 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Fowler, Mich. / Fowler
- Julia Hughes Sprints/Hurdles 5-8 Fr. Ida, Mich. / Ida
- Audrey Huizinga Sprints 5-6 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Manistee, Mich. / Manistee
- Emmanuela Johnson Sprints 5-5 R-Sr. 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor Clinton Township, Mich. / Chippewa Valley
- Becca Jud Distance 6-0 Fr. Plymouth, Mich. / Salem
- Whalen Kennedy Throws 5-10 Fr. Farmington Hills, Mich. / North Farmington
- Teagan Kimble Jumps 5-10 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Mattawan, Mich. / Mattawan
- Edimari King Throws 5-6 So. 1-Indoor Farmington, Mich. / Farmington
- Gracie Klink Jumps 5-8 Sr. 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor Capac, Mich. / Capac
- Bella LaFountain Distance 5-8 Fr. Rockwood, Mich. / Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central
- Mariska Laurila Throws 5-8 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Carney, Mich. / Carney-Nadeau
- Marissa Madia Sprints 5-5 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Belle River, Ont. / Belle River District
- Paige McArdle Distance 5-2 Jr. 1-Indoor/2-Outdoor Davison, Mich. / Davison
- Ella McCarty Throws 5-9 So. 1-Outdoor Timmins, Ont. / O'Gorman
- Taylor Morrison Throws 5-4 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Houston, Texas / Lamar
- Giuliana Nastale Sprints 5-4 Fr. Erie, Mich. / Erie Mason Senior
- Rachel Overgaard Sprints 5-5 Sr. 3-Indoor/2-Outdoor Ypsilanti, Mich. / Ann Arbor Huron
- Sophie Pell Jumps 5-7 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Olivet, Mich. / Olivet
- Ava Peters Distance 5-3 So. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Livonia, Mich. / Franklin
- Kimara Pollydore Sprints 5-3 Fr. Ajax, Ont. / Bill Crothers S.S.
- Nevaeh Polovina Distance 5-4 Fr. Davison, Mich. / Davison
- Naika Rath Sprints 5-11 Fr. Hudson, Mich. / Hudson
- Katie Rohrer Distance 6-0 Jr. 1-Indoor/1-Outdoor Charlevoix, Mich. / Charlevoix (Eastern Michigan)
- Emilee Rudlaff Distance 5-4 Jr. 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor Kalamazoo, Mich. / Central
- Emma Rudling Distance 5-4 Fr. Amherstburg, Ont. / North Star S.S.
- Kendall Sears Distance 5-3 So. 1-Indoor Napoleon, Ohio / Pettisville
- Ella Showerman Distance 5-7 Jr. South Lyon, Mich. / Brighton (Michigan State)
- Celina Sinclair Sprints 5-9 Fr. Olivet, Mich. / Olivet
- Sydney Smith Mid-Distance 5-6 Jr. 1-Indoor/2-Outdoor Davison, Mich. / Davison
- Ava Steinhebel Jumps 5-10 Jr. 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor Dearborn, Mich. / Edsel Ford
- Keneisha Thomas Sprints/Hurdles 5-9 R-Sr. 2-Indoor/3-Outdoor Madison Heights, Mich. / Lamphere
- Sasha-Gay Thompson Sprints 5-8 Sr. 3-Indoor/2-Outdoor Plymouth/Shantamee, Jamaica / Titchfield
- Ania Toboy Throws 5-5 Jr. 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor Wyandotte, Mich. / Roosevelt
- Peyton Tucker Distance 5-10 Fr. Traverse City, Mich. / Traverse City West
- Meagan Verellen Mid-Distance 5-3 Sr. 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor Shelby Township, Mich. / Utica
- Nicole Warren Jumps 5-7 Sr. 3-Indoor/3-Outdoor Saline, Mich. / Saline
- Lauren Wooten Sprints 5-3 Jr. 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc
- Aaliyah Young Hurdles 5-8 Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich. / Central
- Megan Zahnow Hurdles 5-5 Jr. 2-Indoor/2-Outdoor Vicksburg, Mich. / Vicksburg

Women's Track & Field Coaching Staff

Women's Track & Field - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Grant Lofdahl Grant Lofdahl Head Coach
Nate Miller Nate Miller Associate Head Coach
Celine Freeman-Gibb Celine Freeman-Gibb Assistant Coach (Throws)
Reagan Justice Reagan Justice Post-Graduate Intern Coach
Brenden Marcum 2026-27 Headshot Brenden Marcum Volunteer Assistant Coach

Women's Track & Field Support Staff

Women's Track & Field - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Emerson Combs Emerson Combs Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant (Fencing, Golf, Track & Field Throwers & Sprinters)
Jeff Weiss Jeff Weiss Senior Associate Athletics Director/Media Relations; Contact for: Football, Women's Basketball, Track & Field, Softball
Kyra Nidds 2026 head shot Kyra Nidds Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field)

Staff Roster

Women's Track & Field Coaching Staff

Women's Track & Field Support Staff