Cross Country Adds Four for 2017-18

Posted: Dec 06, 2016

ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson University head track and field and cross country coach Kevin Licht has announced that the Trojans inked four prep standouts to National Letters of Intent during November's early signing period.

Olivia Evans (Boiling Springs, S.C./Carolina Home School), Weston Hutto (Lexington, S.C./Lexington High School), Keahi Mendoza (Myrtle Beach, S.C./Socastee High School) and Joellen Palzer (St. Johns, Fla./Creekside High School) will compete for the Trojans in cross country and/or track and field next season.

Olivia Evans
High School: Carolina Home School
Hometown: Boiling Springs, S.C.
Personal Bests
• 1600 meter -5:17.51
• 3200 meter -11:30.23
• 5K (Cross Country) -17:59.41

Licht on Evans: "Olivia had a tremendous high school career. Her dedication and hard work has led her to very impressive times. I am looking forward to working with her next year as she begins her journey to become one of the top runners in the NCAA."

Weston Hutto
High School: Lexington High School
Hometown: Lexington, S.C.
Personal Bests
• 1600 meter -4:39.91
• 3200 meter -9:48.38
• 5K (Cross Country) -16:14.00

Licht on Hutto: "Weston brings a great deal of toughness to our program. He embraces our high mileage approach to training and I'm looking forward to how he will help elevate our program."

Keahi Mendoza
High School: Socastee High School
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Personal Bests
• 1600 meter -4:55.14
• 3200 meter -10:15.73
• 5K (Cross Country) -16:41.55

Licht on Mendoza: "Keahi is a great fit for our program. He is dedicated, focused and wants to do whatever it takes to be a better runner. His work ethic will allow him to run at a very high level and I look forward to Keahi immediately impacting our program."

Joellen Palzer
High School: Creekside High School
Hometown: St. Johns, Fla.
Personal Bests
• 800 meter - 2:25.49

Licht on Palzer: "I am looking forward to the depth that Joellen will add to our middle distance roster. She will be a big help in our continued efforts to grow the 800m group and I look forward to working with her."