DAYTON – University of Dayton director of cross country/track & field Jason Ordway has announced the addition of seven student-athletes for the 2020-21 season.

Margaret Allen, Rayana Burns, Abby Carter, Zoe Chappelle, Jenna Eggleston, Keelin Kelly and Aden Lumbley have all committed to joining UD next season.

"We are thrilled to announce our incoming recruiting class of 2020," said Ordway. "We have some incredibly talented student-athletes joining our squad this fall that add some extra depth to each of our event groups."
 
The following student-athletes have committed for women's cross country, as well as indoor and outdoor track:

Margaret Allen – Zionsville, Ind. | Zionsville Community High School
Coach Ordway's Comments
"Margaret Allen is going to be a very nice boost to our mid-distance squad. She is going to be a phenomenal asset for us to help fill up our relays and events from the 800-Mile. I think she's one of types of racers that once she gets the baton she can elevate her performance for her team and really race to another level." 

Allen's Honors and PRs

• All- Hoosier Crossroads Conference (2017, 2019)
• All-Sectional (2017, 2018, 2019)
• All-Regional (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
• Four-Year Varsity Athlete Cross Country (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
• Three-Year Varsity Athlete Track and Field (2017, 2018, 2019)
• Track and Field Most Valuable Newcomer Award (2017)
• Part of the 4x800m relay team with school record 9:15.43 (2017) that also was a State Qualifying Team (2017, 2018, 2019) and were Indoor State Champions (2019)
• Part of Zionsville squad that were Cross Country Conference Champions (2017, 2019), Sectional/Regional Champions (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019), Semi-State Champions (2018, 2019)
• Zionsville were cross country State Champions (2017) and State Runners-Up (2018, 2019) during her time as well.
• Academic All-State Honorable Mention (2017)
• Her PRs are:
  • 800m- 2:22.70
  • 1600- 5:12.0
  • 1 mile- 5:17.36
  • 4k- 15:17.7
  • 5k- 18:17.7

Abby Carter – Fishers, Ind. | Fishers High School

Coach Ordway's Comments
"Abby Carter brings with her a lot of success and experience from being on a good team. She has the fastest mile time in this recruiting class, but she also has very good range among all of her events. I think she'll be a great team player for us to fill several roles wherever we need her in her first year. Once she develops a bit in our system we'll be able to fine tune what her best event is and where she can benefit us most." 
 
Carter's Honors and PRs

• Four-year varsity cross country (2016-2019)
• All- Hamilton County Crossroads Conference (2016-2019)
• All-County (2016-2019)
• All-Sectional (2016, 2017)
• All-Regional (2016-2019)
• Sectional Team Champions (2018, 2019)
• Regional Team Champions (2019) and Fishers was fourth place at State Championships (2019)
• Cross Country Team Captain (2019)
• Varsity Track (2017-2020) and Team Captain (2020)
• Track - 4x800 5th Place State Team (2019)
• Track - 4x800 Sectional Champions (2019)
• National Honors Society
• PRs:
  • 5k- 18:48.0
  • 1600- 5:06.79
  • 800- 2:20.004 (FAT relay split)

 
 Zoe Chappelle – Springboro, Ohio | Springboro High School

Coach Ordway's Comments
"Zoe Chappelle is going to be a great addition to our long distance group. She has performed very well in the 3200m and 5K and seems to get stronger the longer the distance. I'm very excited to add some depth to those events and add some fresh legs to our cross country squad. I think the 6K in cross country and the 10K on the track will really allow her to shine and showcase her ability."

Chapelle's Honors and PRs 

• Four-year varsity (2016-19)
• Greater Western Ohio Conference Athlete of the Year West Division- 2018
• All-Conference First Team- 2017, 2018
• All-Conference Second Team- 2019
• Academic All-Ohio- 2017, 2018, 2019
• GWOC All-Academic Team- 2019
• Cross Country Team Co-Captain -2019
• Cross Country State qualifier- 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
• Four-year track Varsity team member
• All-Conference Special Mention Track and Field- 2016
• AP Scholar, Principals List, National Honor Society
• Indoor Track and Field (Boro Track Club)
• Holds school records in the following events: outdoor track & field: Distance Medley Relay- 13:48.16 and for indoor track & field: 1 mile (5:39.17), 2 miles (11:43.00) and 4x800 Relay (9:45.73)
• PRs:
  • 5k- 18:18.7
  • 1600m- 5:21.78
  • 3200m- 11:17.87

 
Jenna Eggleston – Kettering, Ohio | Kettering Fairmont High School

Coach Ordway's Comments
"Jenna Eggleston immediately fit in with the team and has a fantastic attitude to add to the positive culture of our team. She is an extremely hard worker, a great student, and is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. I think she will really benefit in our training system and I'm looking forward to watch how she develops over the next several years."


Eggleston's Honors and PRs 

• Three-year varsity on cross country and track (2017-2019)
• MVP (2018-2019)
• Coaches Award (2018)
• Rookie of the Year (2017)
• Team Captain (2019)
• Scholar Athlete (2019-2020)
• PRs:
  • 800- 2:27
  • 1600- 5:27
  • 3200- 11:37
  • 5000- 19:33

These signees will compete for the Flyers during the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons.
 
Rayana Burns – Washington Court House, Ohio | Washington Court House High School

Coach Ordway's Comments
"Rayana Burns is going to be a big-time competitor for us for years to come. Rayana brings a ton of talent, utility, expertise, athleticism, and work ethic to our sprints/jumps group. Coach Aaron Gordon will have a key performer that can excel and compete in several events and relays and is willing to do what it takes to perform at a high level." 

Burns' Honors and PRs

• Track and Field: All-Ohio (2017, 2018 & 2019),
• Division II Track Athlete of the Year (2017 & 2018)
• 1st Team All-League (2017 & 2018)
• All-League (2019)
• Team Captain (2019)
• Cross Country: 1st Team All-League (2016)
• Volleyball: First Team All-District (2019), First Team All-FAC (2019), All-League Team (2018-2019), District Honorable Mention (2017), Team Captain (2019)
• Basketball: 2nd Team All- SEC District (2018), Special Mention All-SEC District (2017), All-League Team (2017, 2018, 2019), 2018 District champions, also played for Dayton Metro AAU
• Holds school record in volleyball for most kills in a season
• Academy of Scholars 2016-2017
• PRs
  • High Jump-5'7 ¾
  • 200 m dash- 25.49
  • 400 m dash-57.08

 Keelin Kelly – Park Ridge, Ill. | Maine South High School
Coach Ordway's Comments
"Keelin Kelly is going to add some needed depth to our high jump crew. She is truly a student-athlete, excelling in both aspects of her high school career. Keelin has a great mindset for our team and her place on it and will be looking to compete and contribute early on in her career."

Kelly's Honors and PRs:

• Two-year varsity track (2019-2020)
• Team captain
• IHSA State Qualifier
• Illinois State Scholar, IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award, Central Suburban League Scholar Athlete
• Volleyball was her main sport until she went out for the track and field team as a junior. For volleyball she was a team captain, 2020 MVP, NW Suburb All-Area Team, and All- Central Suburban League
• PR: 5'3" High Jump
   

Aden Lumbley - New Palestine, Ind. | New Palestine High School

Coach Ordway's Comments
"Aden Lumbley was an immediate perfect match for our throws squad. Aden has a wonderful personality that combines hard work, positivity, and a team mentality that perfectly aligns with Coach Kevin Gilhuly's mindset for his event group. I think she will add a lot of toughness and grit to our throws squad and compete to make an impact right away."


Lumbley's Honors and PRs:

• Four-year member of varsity track & field (2017-2020)
• Most Valuable Field Performer (2018, 2019)
• HHC Conference Champions (2017, 18, 19)
• County Champions (2017, 18, 19)
• Sectional Champions (2019)
• PRs:
  • Shot put: 39'8"
  • Discus: 113'5"