Women's Cross Country, Track Signs Five For 2018-19

Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University cross country and track and field programs have signed five student-athletes during the 2017 fall signing period. Head Coach Lou Snelling and staff brings in two distance/cross country runners, two sprinters and a thrower to bolster the program.

Jazzlynn Gaiters (Worthington, Ohio / Thomas Worthington HS), Iyanna Ross (Columbus, Ohio / Pickerington Central HS), Katie Seyfang (Washington Court House, Ohio / Miami Trace HS), Olivia Clymer (White Lake Township, Mich. / White Lake Lakeland HS) and Katerina Shuble (La Porte, Ind. / La Porte HS) will provide the foundation for the 2018-19 signing class.

"These young ladies represent a great start to our 2018 recruiting class," Snelling said. "Many of the qualities we value as a program are represented in these athletes; constant focus on performance, academic prowess, an understanding of the importance of a positive team environment/perception, vision for the future, leadership, and work ethic. I am excited to have them join our Falcon family and look forward to adding other talented athletes to this class."

The BGSU cross country and track and field programs have made strong strides in Snelling's tenure. The women's cross country program is a yearly contender for the MAC Championship, placing in the top four at the MAC Championships in three of the past four seasons. Both the indoor and outdoor track and field programs have seen steady improvement and the Falcons have sent a representative to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in five consecutive years.

Bios of the five commits are listed below.

Jazzlynn Gaiters | Sprints
PR's/Stats: 400m 55.32
Hometown: Worthington, Ohio
High School: Thomas Worthington
High School Coach: Andy Cox
Parents: James & Myra Gaiters

"Jazzlynn is a dynamic dual-sport athlete playing basketball and running track. Jazzlynn has the ability to contribute immediately and we're excited to see her potential once she is able to focus on one sport." – James Gildon

Iyanna Ross | Sprints
PR's: 400m 56.37, 200m 25.29
Hometown: Columbus, OH
High School: Pickerington Central
High School Coach: Tremayne Peppers
Parents: Melody Ross & Walter Smith

"Iyanna is a versatile sprinter with range. Iyanna will add depth to our sprint group and play a major role in both sprint relays taking big steps moving forward." – James Gildon

Katie Seyfang | Throws
PR's: Discus 131'11, Shot Put 43'
Hometown: Washington Court House, Ohio
High School: Miami Trace
High School Coach: Jeff Bennett and Bill Beatty
Parents: Michael & Ricky Seyfang

"I am very excited that Katie will be joining our team. She has an incredible work ethic and is a student of the sport. I look forward to seeing what she accomplishes in her senior season and her future here as a Falcon!" – Derrick Vicars

Olivia Clymer | Distance, Cross Country
PR's: 5k XC 18:28.8, 3,200m 10:57.96
Hometown: White Lake Twp., MI
High School: White Lake Lakeland
High School Coach: John Kababik
Parents: Paula & Ronald Clymer

"Olivia had a very consistent high school cross country career at the D1 level in Michigan, which speaks to her focus and desire. She took an impressive step last spring breaking, 11:00 for the first time in the 3,200. I expect Olivia to come in an make an immediate impact on our program." – Lou Snelling

Katerina Shuble | Mid-Distance, Cross Country
PR's: 5k XC 18:47.4, 800m 2:18.78
Hometown: LaPorte, IN
High School: LaPorte
High School Coach: Tim Beres
Parents: Dana & Michael Shuble

"Katerina has a great attitude and work ethic; both qualities we covet in our program. She will give us more depth in the middle distances, in particular, and cross country as well. We are excited to have Kat join the Falcon family. "– Snelling

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