Falcons Add Seven During Early Signing Period

Bowling Green, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University women's track and field and cross country programs have announced the signing of seven student-athletes during the November early signing period. The seven student-athletes who will become Falcons are:

Brianna Richard - Cincinnati, Ohio/Winton Woods High School
Ryen Draper - Canton, Mich./Plymouth High School
Allie Zofkie - Wapakoneta, Ohio/Wapakoneta High School
Megan Aalberts - Otsego, Mich./Otsego High School
Sarah Hunsley - Dyer, Ind./Lake Central High School
Jessi Lindstrom - Flushing, Mich./Flushing High School
Claire Reynolds - Mansfield, Ohio/Mansfield Christian

Bios of each of the signees are listed below:

Brianna Richard | Sprints/Jumps/Relays
PR's/Stats: 100m 12.22, 200m 24.91, Long Jump 19'4", Triple Jump 38'3.75"
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: Winton Woods
High School Coach: Anthony Boyd
Parents: Raymond & Michele Richard

James Gildon: "Brianna is a dual-sport athlete playing volleyball and running track. I believe Brianna is one of the best athletes in Ohio and will bring a ton of versatility to the program. She is a unique talent that can contribute in the sprints, jumps, and relays."

Ryen Draper | Sprints, Relays
PR's/Stats: 60m 7.81, 100m 12.36, 200m 24.52, 400m 56.83
Hometown: Canton, Mich.
High School: Plymouth
High School Coach: Ricky Styes
Parents: Darryl & Nicole Draper

James Gildon: "Ryen is a fierce competitor who has great strength and range as a sprinter. Ryen is returning her senior year ranked in the top 10 (200m & 400m) in Michigan. Ryen has the determination to succeed and the work ethic to make it happen. I believe Ryen can develop into a consistent scorer in the MAC."

Allie Zofkie | Cross Country/Distance
PR's/Stats: 1,600m 5:09, 3,200m 11:22, 5k XC 18:38
Hometown: Wapakoneta, Ohio
High School: Wapakoneta
High School Coach: Mark Cook
Parents: John & Jodie Zofkie

Lou Snelling: "I look forward to watching Allie develop in our system athletically and from a leadership perspective as well. With time and patience, the potential is there to make a lasting impact at Bowling Green."

Megan Aalberts | Cross Country/Distance
PR's/Stats: 1,600m 5:06, 3,200m 11:11, 5k XC 18:28
Hometown: Otsego, Mich.
High School: Otsego
High School Coach: Steve Long
Parents: Stephanie Aalberts

Lou Snelling: "Megan has seen a lot of team and individual success in Michigan. In Division 2, she has placed in the top six individually the last three years and her team has won back-to-back state titles. She has high expectations for herself and those around her, balanced with a great personality."

Sarah Hunsley | Cross Country/Distance
PR's/Stats: 1,600m 5:06, 3,200m 11:19, 5k XC 18:07
Hometown: Dyer, Ind.
High School: Lake Central
High School Coach: Ann Downey
Parents: Teresa & Garret Van Horssen, Charles & Kelly Hunsley

Snelling: "Sarah had a great senior cross season capping it off with a fifth place finish at the IHSAA State Cross Country Meet. She is driven to succeed at the highest levels; I expect with time she will make a major impact in the MAC and beyond."

Jessi Lindstrom | Cross Country/Distance
PR's/Stats: 1,600m 5:20, 3,200m 11:12, 5k XC 18:24
Hometown: Flushing, Mich.
High School: Flushing
High School Coach: Kathy McGwowan
Parents: Pat & Brian Lindstrom

Snelling: "Jessi is just scratching the surface of her abilities. You saw that in her last high school cross country race by placing 15th in the Division 1 MHSAA State Cross Country Meet. She brings a great personality to the team that will have a positive influence on our team environment from a leadership and lifestyle perspective."

Claire Reynolds | Cross Country/Distance
PR's/Stats: 1,600m 5:19, 3,200m 11:23, 5k XC 18:52
Hometown: Mansfield, Ohio
High School: Mansfield Christian
High School Coach: Brooke Trumpower
Parents: Cindy & Patrick Reynolds

Snelling: "Claire has a lot of potential. Academically she will do a fantastic job in the classroom, as will the rest of this class. With time and patience, she can develop into an athlete that will have a big impact on our program."

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