Louisville Welcomes 31 Newcomers

Photo by: Taris Smith | Louisville Athletics

August 31, 2021 | Cross Country, Track & Field

By: Lori Harmon

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville track and field/cross country head coach Dale Cowper has announced the addition of 31 newcomers for the 2021-22 season.

"Our coaching staff is excited to welcome a large group of newcomers to campus this fall," said Cowper. "This group will be able to make an immediate impact within our program as they have a terrific collective competitive background and outstanding accolades in the classroom. We look forward to getting them involved on campus and in our community this fall."

The Louisville cross country/track and field newcomers are listed below:

Adam Axelrod – Fr. (Flower Mound, Texas / Flower Mound)
Events in high school: 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, long jump and triple jump.
Personal Records:
• 200m: 22.22
• Long jump: 7.12m (23'4.5)
• Triple jump: 12.38m (40.7.5)
Prep/High School Honors:
• 2020 New Balance national qualifier
• Area qualifier in the 4x400m, 200m and long jump
• Regional qualifier in long jump

Assistant coach Jeff Petersmeyer on Adam Alexrod
"Adam is coming in as a really good long jumper out of the DFW Metroplex. He has jumped against some of the best competition in the country and competed well. I think he can develop into a jumper who will contend for points at the ACC level."

Adam Axelrod on why he chose Louisville
"I loved the campus look and its proximity to the city. Louisville has my intended major and students who excel in it often receive a lot of internships."

Bus Baker – Jr. (Richmond, Va. / Appomattox Regional Governor's School / Radford)
Events at Radford: Cross country, mile and 3000m
Personal Records:
• 6K: 21:06.1
• 7.4K: 25:35.5
• 8K: 24:44.6
• 10K: 34:31.4
• Mile: 4:33.64
• 3000m: 9:05.01
Radford Honors:
• Posted a personal-best 8K time of 24:44.6 to place 11^th at the 2021 Big South Conference Championship
• Contested the mile and 3000m, finishing in the top-10 in his track and field debut at the Virginia Tech Challenge
• Made his collegiate debut at the Virginia Tech Invitational
Prep/High School Honors:
• Holds the Appomattox Regional Governor High School 5k record with a time of 16.48
• Two-time District Runner of the Year
• Earned All-State honors as a junior, in addition to three-time All-Region and four-time All-District honors
• Also played basketball and soccer, voted all-district in soccer

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Bus Baker
"Bus made tremendous progress during his two years at Radford University, and we expect him to be a key member of our cross-country roster as he continues to develop. He is a very driven individual and is willing to put in the extra work to make himself better. Having the experience of already competing in two years of collegiate cross country will be a great benefit as he transitions to University of Louisville."

Bus Baker on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because to receive an education that will serve me well in the future, while winning races in a great city."

Logan Ballard – Fr. (Bardstown, Ky. / Bethlehem)
Events in high school: Cross country, 400m, 800m, 3200m
Personal Records:
• 5K: 16.14.50
• 400m: 59.53
• 800m: 2:02.29

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Logan Ballard
"Logan is one of the better runners in the state of Kentucky this year and comes from a very well coached program. He is an extremely hard worker and is willing to put in the miles to become competitive in the ACC."

Taylor Boggess – So. (Louisville, Ky. / duPont Manual / Bellarmine)
Events at Bellarmine: 60m, 200m, 400m and long jump
Personal Records:
• 60m: 8.18
• 200m: 25.51
• 400m: 58.71
• Long jump: 4.47m (14' 8")
Bellarmine Honors:
• Earned second team All-ASUN as the lead leg of a 4X40m team that finished second at the 2020 ASUN Outdoor Championships
• Placed second in 400m debut at the Bellarmine Jim Vargo Invitational
• Debuted the 60m and set a personal-best time of 25.51 in the 200m at the 2021 ASUN Indoor Championships
• Lead leg of a first place 4x400m team at the IWU Midwest Classic
• Medaled third in the 200m in her collegiate debut at the Greyhound Collegiate Invitational
Prep/High School Honors:
• A part of two team KHSAA Cross Country State Championships at duPont Manual high school
• Two-time state champion in 4x400 and 4x800m

Assistant Coach Andrew Carlson on Taylor Boggess
"I am very excited to work with Taylor as she possesses the necessary speed to perform well in the middle distances while also having a background in long distance events. She has a tremendous work ethic and a championship mindset."

Taylor Boggess on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because it is close to home and it is a very nice campus in terms of both academics and athletics"

Abigail Bohn – Fr. (Louisville, Ky. / duPont Manual)
Events in high school: Cross country, 800m, 1600m, 4x400m and 2000m steeplechase
Personal Records:
• 800m: 2:23
• 1600m: 5:13
• 2000m steeplechase: 7:53
Prep/High School Honors:
• Won a KHSAA State Championship in cross country and track and field while competing for duPont Manual High School
• Medaled in two individual events at the 2021 Kentucky Track and Field State Championship, taking home the 4x400 title and finishing runner-up in the 4x800m
• Competed at the Nike Cross Country Nationals

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Abigail Bohn
"Abigail has shown steady improvement throughout her high school career and will add valuable depth to our cross-country roster. She also has experience racing the steeplechase, which will be useful as she transitions to college track and field."

Abigail Bohn on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because it felt like a home not far away from home. I have an amazing opportunity here to both compete and receive a great education."

Je'Nyia Burton– Fr. (Orlando, Fla. / Jones)
Events in high school: 200m and 400m
Personal Records:
• 200m: 23,89
• 400m: 55.23
Prep/High School Honors:
• Finished fourth in the 200m at the FHSAA State Championship

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Je'Nyia Burton
"Je'Nyia Burton joins the program from the state of Florida where she finished fourth at the state meet in the 200m. Janiya will compete for a spot in the finals in the 200m at the ACC championships as well add some needed depth in both relays."

Zach Cader – Fr. (Beacon, N.Y. / Beacon)
Events in high school: cross country, 400m, 800m, 3200m, mile, 4xmile, 4x800m and sprint medley relay
Personal Records:
• 5K: 15:20
• 400m: 50.5
• 800m: 1:54.53
• 3200m: 2:33.00
Prep/High School Honors:
• Holds the Beacon High School record in the 800m, mile, 1000m, 4xmile, 4x800m and sprint medley relay
• Finished seventh at the NYSPHSAA state championship in the 1000m
• Competed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, Adidas Nationals, NSAF meet of championships and Loucks games
• Earned All-State, All-Section and All-County honors
• Played soccer in high school, competing on varsity as a freshman
Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Zach Cader
"Zach is a runner with tremendous range. He has the footspeed to run a good 800 as well as the strength to run a good 5k. Zach will add depth to our cross-country team as well as the track team."

Zach Cader on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because it is a top power-5 school so there is a lot of support to succeed in academics and athletics. There are good sized classes to interact with other students, diversity, while also being out of state in warmer weather. The campus seemed most like home

Bryce Chisley – Fr. (Georgetown, Ky. / Scott County)
Events in high school: 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m, 4x200m and 4x400m
Personal Records:
• 100m: 10.63
Prep/High School Honors:
• Placed third in the 1000m at the 2019 Junior Olympics
• Took home the individual title in the 100m and 200m at the 2021 KHSAA State Championship

Assistant Coach Tony Miller on Bryce Chisley:
"Bryce Chisley joins the Cardinal program as the Kentucky state champion in both the 100m and 200m. We expect him to play a very big role in the elevation of the sprints program as he continues to develop at Louisville."

Kassidy Dill – Gr. (Milford, Maine / Orono / UNC Greensboro)
Events at UNCG: Cross country, 400m, 800m, mile, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, 4x400m and 3000m steeplechase
Personal Records:
• 4K: 15:04.3
• 5K: 18:12.2
• 6K: 21:53.0
• 400m: 1:06.06
• Mile: 5:16.53
• 1500m: 4:44.84
• 3000m: 10:36.37
• 5000m: 18:50.95

UNCG Honors:
• Set career-best times in the 4K, 5K, and 6K distances during her junior season, including a 5K time of 18:12.2 at the Louisville Classic
• Qualified for the 2019 NCAA Southeast Region Cross Country Championships after clocking a 5K time of 19:04.4 at the Southern Conference Championship
• Apart of three events titles, including taking home title individual title in the mile, finishing 12 seconds faster than the next runner at the 2018 JDL College Kick-off Classic
Prep/High School Honors:
• Named All-State and won the cross country individual state championship in 2016
• Member of three-straight cross country team state titles from 2013-15 and four-straight track and field team titles from 2014-17 at Orono High School
• Part of a 4x400m meter relay team that broke the Maine state record
• Also played basketball

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Kassidy Dill
"Kassidy will be a key member of the cross-country team this year while attending graduate school. Her love for the sport of running as well as her experience as a Division I athlete will be a great benefit to our program."

Kassidy Dill on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because while I was at UNCG we competed in the Louisville Classic, and it ended up being the best race of my life. Not only time wise, but the feeling I got and my love for running was at its peak. Fast forward to my decision to transfer a year later, and Louisville was one of the first to contact me. It felt meant to be."

Mia Edwards- Fr. (Cincinnati, Ohio / Mercy McAuley)
Events in high school: 100m, 200m, 4x200m, 4x400m relay and 1000m sprint medley
Personal Records:
• 100m: 13.31
• 200m: 26.84
• 400m: 59.20

Prep/High School Honors:
• Competed for the track and field team at Mercy McAuley High School, where she also played volleyball
• Part of a regional champion 4x200m team
• Finished runner-up at the 2021 OHSAA State Championship

Assistant Coach Andrew Carlson on Mia Edwards
"I am very pumped that Mia is a part of the Louisville track and field program. Mia's upside in the middle-distance events is huge as she comes from a sprint background but is willing to work hard to increase her endurance. She is a gifted athlete and has a great attitude."

Ryan Farrell – Fr. (Cheshire, Conn. / Cheshire)
Events in high school: Cross country, 600m, 800m, 3200m
Prep/High School Honors:
• Four-time All-State honoree at Cheshire High School
• Two-time Connecticut State Champion in the 800m and 600m
• Set the 800m state championship record as a senior

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Ryan Farrell
"Ryan had a fantastic senior year of high school. After the cancellation of his junior deason, Ryan made the most of his senior year becoming one of the best 800-meter runners in the class of 2021. He can run a quality relay leg on the 4x400 as well as provide depth to the cross-country roster."

Lily Fleetwood – Fr. (Shawnee, Kan. / Mill Valley)
Events in high school: Pole vault, long jump, and 4x100
Personal Records:
• Pole Vault: 3.96m (13-0)
Prep/High School Honors:
• 5A Kansas state meet record holder, clearing 13 feet in the pole vault to the individual title
• Improved her pole vault height each year of high school from 9'6 to 13'

Assistant Coach Brooke Rasnick on Lily Fleetwood
"Lily has impressed me with her ability to perform her best when the pressure is on. She'll fit right in with the established group of women vaulters on the team"

Lily Fleetwood on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because of Coach Rasnick. She is awesome and the girls on the pole vault team are so sweet and close knit."

Ella Hale – Fr. (Oswego, Ill. / Oswego)
Events in high school: Cross country, 800m and 4x800m
Personal Records:
• 800m: 2:15
Prep/High School Honors:
• Seven-time All-Conference, six-time All-Sectional in track and three-time All-Conference in cross country at Oswego High School
• Earned All-State honors in the 4x800 and 800m, placing sixth in the 800m with a time of 2:15 at the 2019 • IHSA track and field state championships
• Helped lead Oswego to an eighth-place team finish at the 2018 IHSA state championship

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Ella Hale
"Ella has been a state performer in Cross Country as well as Track and Field in the state of Illinois. She has a great blend of speed and endurance. As we look to build our middle distance group, she will be a great asset in the event."

Trenton Heim – Fr. (Avon, Ind. / Avon)
Events in high school: 110H, 300H, 4x400 relay
Personal Records:
• 110m hurdles:14.49
• 300m hurdles: 39.15
• 4x400 relay: 52.9
Prep/High School Honors:
• Earned the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Robert S. Hinshaw Mental Attitude Award
• Placed fifth in the 110 hurdles and 19^th in the 300 hurdles at the IHSAA State Finals
• Clocked the third fastest 110H time in Avon School History
• Garnered Avon Track's Most Valuable Athlete Award
• Member of the 2018 state championship team
• Two-time IHSAA Academic All-State selection (2020, 2021)

Assistant Coach Tony Johnson on Trenton Heim
"Trenton Heim joins the Cardinal track program after a very successful senior season in the 110m hurdles. Trenton finished fifth in the Indiana meet in the 110 hurdles and now looks to challenge the best amongst the collegiate ranks."

Trenton Heim on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because the campus is great and academically, it fits me very well."

Taylor Herbert – Fr. (Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central)
Events in high school: Cross country, 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100 and 4x400m
Personal Records:
• 100m: 11.74
• 200m: 24.62
• 400m: 55.20
Prep/High School Honors:
• Earned Indoor All-American honors
• Medaled in two events at the IHSAA State Championship, taking home the title in the 100m and finishing runner up in the 200m
• 2021 Indiana Miss Sprinter/Hurdler
• Honored as the female athlete of the year in Indiana
• A part of a third place 4x100m team at the IHSAA State Championship

Assistant Coach Tony Miller on Taylor Herbert
"Taylor Herbert joins the Cardinal program as the Indiana state champion in the 100m and the runner at 200m. Herbert is also a very talented 400m runner that we expect to be amongst the best in the nation during her time at Louisville."

Megan John – Fr. (Cincinnati, Ohio / Oak Hills)
Events in high school: Cross country, 1600m, 3200m and 4x800m
Personal Records:
• 5K: 18:35
• 1600m: 5:26
• 3200m: 11:27.
Prep/High School Honors:
• Four-year letter winner and two-year captain in cross country and track and field at Oak Hills High School... • Competed in the 4x800m, 1600m, and 3200m
• Owns the Oak Hills record for the third fastest 5K time of 18:35 as a sophomore
• Honored with the Oak Hills Highlander award
• Named the Oak Hills High School Athletics Association Scholar Athlete award, which is given to the four-year varsity female athlete with the highest GPA

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Megan John
"Megan comes from a great high school program and is very well coached. She has a drive to become the best she can and has put in a lot of miles this summer. She has a team first mentality and will bring positive energy to the team."

Megan John on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because for the welcoming environment around the program, the academics, and the ability to study abroad with my major."

Styliana Ioannidou – Fr. (Limassol, Cyprus / Lanitio Likero)
Events in high school: High jump
Personal records:
• High jump: 1.87m
Prep/High School Honors:
• Placed third at the European Youth Olympic Festival.
• Medaled at the 2021 World U-20 Athletic Championships

Assistant Coach Jeffrey Petersmeyer on Styliana Ioannidou
"Styliana is an elite high jumper who has jumped 1.87m (6'1.75") already. She is very talented and we are excited to see what she can do at the next level."

Soledad Jean – Fr. (Wheatley Heights, N.Y. / Half Hollows Hills East)
Events in high school: High jump, long jump, triple jump
Personal records:
High jump: 1.73

Prep/High School Honors:
• Competed for Half Hollows Hills East High School as a multi-sport athlete
• Placed fifth in the high jump at the Adidas Indoor Track and Field National Championships, earning All-American honors
• Three-time state champion
• Also played bass in orchestra

Assistant Coach Jeffrey Petersmeyer on Soledad Jean
"Soledad has been quite impressive as a multi-sport athlete. She continues to improve in the high jump and I am anticipating that will continue here and expect her to be a player at the conference and national level."

Paul Kallenberg – Fr. (Mainz, Germany / IGS Mainz-Bretzenheim)
Events in high school: Decathlon
Personal Records:
Decathlon: 7423 points
Prep/High School Honors:
• Posted a third-place finish in the decathlon at the 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Baku
• Finished second at the German U16 Championship

Assistant Coach Brooke Rasnick on Paul Kallenberg
"Paul has competed at a high level for Germany through his youth. He hasn't had the chance to compete since 2019 and I can't wait to see how much progress he'll make with all the training he has put in over the last couple years. He will keep the ball rolling of high-level combined event athletes we've had here at Louisville."

Paul Kallenberg on why he chose Louisville
"I chose UofL because it sounded and looked like the best place for me. Everyone I spoke to was very nice and friendly.'

Mattie Kindelsperger – Fr. (Milan, Ill. / Sherrard)
Events in High School: Cross country, 1600m and 3200m
Personal Records:
• 5K: 18:04
• 1600m: 5:27
• 3200m: 11:19
Prep/High School Honors:
• Three-year letter winner for Sherrard High School
• 2021 IHSA state champion in the 3200m, finished undefeated in the 1600m and 3200m
• Regional champion in cross country

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Mattie Kindelsperger
"Mattie showed a lot of improvement from her junior year to senior year. During her senior year, she did not lose an individual race on the track, including winning the Illinois State title for 3200m. Mattie comes to Louisville with a lot of potential to contribute to the team's success as she continues to develop."

Mattie Kindelsperger on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville for the friendly environment, the major options, and the balance between academics and athletics."

Glenmour Leonard-Osbourne – R-Jr. (Ardsley, N.Y. Ardsley / Marist)
Events at Marist: 60m and 200m
Personal Records:
• 60m: 6.73
• 200m: 21.84.
Marist Honors:
Took home the individual title in with a personal-best 6.73 60m at the IC4A/ECAC Indoor Track and Field Championships.
MAAC Indoor Champion in the 60m and All-East honors

Assistant Coach Tony Miller on Glenmour Leonard-Osbourne
'Glenmour Leonard-Osbourne is a very talented short sprinter that should be amongst the NCAA leaders in the 60m and 100m. Glenmour will also play a major role in the development of our 4 x 100m at the conference and national level."

Katie Martin – Jr. (Jackson, Miss. / Hillcrest Christian / Mississippi State)
Events at Mississippi State: 400m, 500m, 400m hurdles
Personal Records:
• 400m: 56.32
• 500m: 1:187.61
• 400m Hurdles: 59.41
Prep/High School Honors:
• Awarded the Wendy's High School Heisman her senior year
• Finished runner up in the 100m hurdles 300m hurdles and at the state championship her junior and senior year.
• Competed at the USATF Junior Olympics three-times in the 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles
• Played basketball and was named a MAIS All-Star, winning state in basketball
Mississippi State Honors:
• Competed in the 400m hurdle at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, where she set a personal-best time of 59.41
• Placed seventh in 400m hurdles at the 2021 Florida Relays.
• Finished 13th in 400m hurdles at the 2021 SEC Championship.

Assistant Coach Tony Miller on Katie Martin
"Katie Martin is a transfer student from Mississippi State. The long hurdle specialist is a native of Jackson Mississippi where she was a standout athlete at Hillcrest Christian High School. Katie comes off a 2021 season that saw multiple personal best in both the 400m and 400 hurdles. We expect her to continue to grow in her specialties and be a finalist at the ACC Championships."

Katie Martin on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because it is a top-tier program and I really enjoy the coaching style of Coach Miller."

Ty McPhail – Fr. (Andale, Kan. / Andale)
Events in high school: Pole vault
Personal Records:
• Pole Vault: 16' 6.25 feet
Prep/High School Honors:
• Two-time Kansas State Champion
• 2021 High School All-American
• Andale High School pole vault record holder

Assistant Coach Brooke Rasnick on Ty McPhail
"Ty has displayed an unrelenting dedication to improving himself as a pole vaulter through high school. I'm excited to get him mixed into the group and see how he transitions to the collegiate level of competition. He'll have the ability to contribute at the ACC level early in his career."

Ty McPhail on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because of coaching staff and the culture that they built around this program."

Ethan Meyer – R-So. (Fishers, ind. / Fishers / Indiana)
Events at Indiana: 800m, 1500m, mile, 3000m, 5000m
Personal Records:
• 800m: 1:56.90
• 1500m: 3:58.84
• Mile: 4:14.93
• 3000m: 8:39.77
• 5000m: 15:19.84
Indiana Honors:
• Posted a personal-best mile time of 4:14.93 to place sixth at the 2021 Hoosier Hills Invitational.
• Made his collegiate debut at the 2020 Indiana University Relays
Prep/High School Honors:
• Part of a state champion 4x800m team at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships.
• Five-time All-State honors in Indiana
• Placed sixth in the 1600m at the 2019 IHSAA State Championships.

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Ethan Meyer
"Ethan had a successful high school career in Indiana as well as running at a high-level program at Indiana University. This experience will be very beneficial as he joins our program and prepares to compete in the ACC. He has a love for running that is contagious and will make everyone around him better."

Ethan Meyer on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because of the great coaching staff, facilities, and the competition level of the ACC."

Grigoris Nikolaou – Fr. (Limassol, Cyprus / Lanitio Likero)
Events in high school: Triple jump
Personal records:
• Triple jump: 15.74m
Prep/High School Honors:
• 2019 U-18 European Festival winner.
• Placed fourth at the U-20 World Championship.
• 2020 Balkan U-20 Indoor Champion

Lexie Paszkiewicz – Fr. (Bowling Green, Ky. / Bowling Green)
Events in high school: Cross country, 1600m and 3200m
Personal Records:
• 5K: 19:06
Prep/High School Honors:
• 2020 and 2019 KHSAA Cross Country Region 2 AAA Champion

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Lexie Paszkiewicz
"Lexie has been a consistent performer at the Kentucky High School State Championships, improving on her finish each year. The experience she gained competing at those championships will help her develop at the college level."

Lexie Paszkiewicz on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because of the incredible Speed School of Engineering and its co-op program, when I was also presented the opportunity to be on the cross country/ track and field teams I had to jump on it"

Harrison Pawsat – Fr. (Fort Thomas, Ky. / Highlands)
Events in high school: Shot put and discus throw.
Personal Records:
• Shot put: 16-71m (54'10)
• Discus: 47.29m (155.2)
Prep/High School Honors:
• Finished third at the 2021 Kentucky Track and Field State in shot put.
• Finished second at the 2021 Kentucky Track and Field State in discus throw.
• Named Highlands Field Athlete of the Year.

Head Coach Dale Cowper on Harrison Pawsat
"Harrison has been putting in a lot of work this summer in order to build upon all-state performances in the shot put and discus throw last spring. He brings a true passion for the throwing events along with the ability to excel inside the classroom."

Harrison Pawsat on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because it is an impressive in state school and a good team I can throw on."

Synclair Savage– Fr. (Acworth, Ga. / North Cobb Christian / South Carolina)
Events at South Carolina: 200m and, long jump
Personal Records:
• Long jump: 5.98m (1.8) 19' 7.5"
• 200m: 25.72
South Carolina Honors:
• Medaled in two events at the Charlotte Invitational, finishing a part of a runner-up 4x100m team and third in the long jump.
• Set a personal-best clearance of 5.98m (1.8) 19" 7.5' in the long jump at the Pepsi Florida Relays.
Prep/High School Honors:
• Medaled as the runner jump in long jump at the 2019 New Balance Indoor.
• Placed sixth in long jump at the 2019 New Balance Outdoor.
• All American in High School
• 2019 High School State Champion in the 100m, 200m and long jump.

Assistant Coach Jeffrey Petersmeyer on Synclair Savage
"Synclair was one of the top long jumpers in the nation out of high school. I am excited to see her progress at the national next level here at Louisville."

Synclair Savage on why she chose Louisville:
"The environment, the coaches, and the team all together made Louisville feel like a second home."

Ainsley Taylor – Fr. (Owensboro, Ky. / Daviess County)
Events in high school: cross country, 800m, 4x400, 4x800m, 1600m and 3200m
Personal Records:
• 5K: 19:29
• 400m: 1:04
• 1600m: 5:28
• 3200m: 11:55
Prep/High School Honors:
• KHSAA cross country/track and field All-State academic honoree four-times
• Competed at the Nike Cross Country Nationals twice.
• KHSAA Region 1 runner-up in 2019

Assistant Coach Eric Heins on Ainsley Taylor
"Ainsley has competed at the KHSAA State Championships all four years of high school. She is passionate about running and has the mental toughness to push herself to become the best that she can be."

Ainsley Taylor on why she chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville because it is close to home, the athletic resources and facilities are impressive across each sport, and it has great academics for my future goals"

Jason Wright – Jr. (Huntington, N.Y. / St. Anthony's / William and Mary)
Events at William & Mary: Hammer throw, shot put and weight throw.
Personal Records:
• Hammer Throw: 59.84m (196-4)
• Shot put: 13.36m (43-10)
• Weight Throw: 18.08m (59-4)
William & Mary Honors:
• Posted a personal-best hammer throw of 59.84m to finish runner up at the 2021 Mount Olive First Chance and Multi
• Medaled in each hammer throw event in 2021
• Cleared a shot put of 13.36m at the 2021 CAA Track and Field Championships
Prep/High School Honors:
• Named to Mile Split's Third Team All-American

Head Coach Dale Cowper on Jason Wright
"Jason is an experienced hammer thrower that will help us to build depth within the event area. He is someone that can immediately contend for a position in the ACC Final and NCAA Preliminary Round. I'm excited to see him continue to progress in the event as he pursues and outstanding graduate degree from our School of Business."

Jason Wright on why he chose Louisville
"I chose Louisville for the MBA program; it offers a great learning experience in the classroom and the opportunity to excel professionally with internships around the area."