CLINTON, Miss. – Mississippi College Track & Field and Cross Country has finalized its largest recruiting class in program history, featuring standout athletes from across the Southeast and beyond. The 2025 class includes state champions, national qualifiers, and record holders who, according to Head Coach Joe Snyder, embody the "Choctaw Standard."

"A year ago, we created what we call the 'Choctaw Standard,'" said Snyder. "This standard is defined by five core principles: Honor God; Compete Fiercely; Selfless Involvement; Attitude of Gratitude; and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.

Our coaching staff went to work immediately on finding athletes that we believe meet these standards. This recruiting class is filled with outstanding athletes. More importantly, it is made up of world-class teammates.

With the largest recruiting class in MC Track & Field's history, our program is taking a huge step forward this fall. We will continue to look for 'Choctaw Standard' athletes who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. I am grateful that God led these young men and women to our program. I can't wait to see what they will do!"

MEN'S SIGNEES

Samuel Bryan (Oxford, Miss. / Regents of Oxford) headlines a strong distance group with PRs of 4:25.1 in the 1600m and 9:37.8 in the 3200m. He is the reigning MAIS 3A champion in both the 1600m and 3200m, and the 2024 cross country champion.

Tristan Bryan (Oxford, Miss. / Regents of Oxford), Samuel's brother, brings nearly identical marks (4:26.4 / 9:41.7) and claimed the 2025 MAIS 3A 1600m title and 2024 3200m championship.

Schyler Chambers (Canton, Miss. / Jackson Academy) is a premier horizontal jumper, winning both the triple jump (50'9.25") and long jump (23'0.25") at the 2025 MAIS state meet. He finished the year ranked No. 1 in Mississippi and No. 9 nationally in the triple jump.

Tate Castleman (Ocean Springs, Miss. / Ocean Springs HS) is an AAU All-American in the 2K steeplechase with a personal best time of 6:38.4. He was also a 2025 MHSAA 7A qualifier in the 800m.

Samuel Evans (Corinth, Miss. / Corinth HS) brings elite quarter-mile speed with a 49.67 PR and finished as the 2025 MHSAA 5A 400m runner-up.

Benjamin Hodson (Raceland, La. / Central Lafourche) adds depth with personal bests of 4:30.98 in the 1600m and 15:55 in the 5K XC. He was a member of the LHSAA 5A champion 4x800m relay.

Max Jacketti (Mandeville, La. / Mandeville HS) boasts a 1:59.4 800m PR along with a 9:35.1 3200m mark, and a 4:23.2 in the 1600m, while placing top five in multiple LHSAA 5A events.

Tristan Jusino Lansing (Lawrence Township, N.J. / Lawrence HS) finished third at the 2025 Eastern States Championships in the 55m hurdles (7.47) and placed top-30 at Nike Indoor Nationals. His Personal Best in the 110m Hurdles is 14.70.

Whitt Kilgore (Birmingham, Ala. / Oak Mountain HS) has clocked 4:22.6 in the 1600m and qualified in all three distance events at the AHSAA 7A level.

Jake McMillan (Madison, Miss. / Madison-Ridgeland Academy) is a three-time MAIS champion (110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, and High Jump) and the MS indoor state record-holder in the 60m hurdles (7.90). He also cleared 6'4" in the high jump. In addition, he recorded a 12th place finish at the 2025 New Balance Indoor National Championships in the 60m Hurdles.

Garrett Ross (Collierville, Tenn. / Collierville HS) strengthens the multi-event squad with a 6276-point decathlon PR, along with a 50.18 in the 400m and a 1:59.4 800m.

Brodie Roberts and Rayvious Williams (Denham Springs, La. / Denham Springs HS) bring speed to the sprints. Roberts posted a 10.63 100m and 6.98 in the 60m; Williams added a 10.80 100m and 22.09 in the 200m.

Brett Tyler (Pass Christian, Miss. / Saint Stanislaus HS) won the 2025 MHSAA discus title (160'10") and placed third in the shot put (48'6").

WOMEN'S SIGNEES

Isabella Bailey (Picayune, Miss. / Heritage Christian) is a four-time state champion with a 2:20.6 800m, 5-4 high jump, and 19:38 5K XC mark. She is the 2025 MAIS 1A State Champion in the 400m, 800m, and High Jump.

Kaydi Blanchard (Lewisburg, Miss. / Lewisburg HS) adds more XC talent, finishing seventh at the MHSAA 7A state meet with a 19:11 5K. She also has personal bests of 2:31.0 in the 800m and 5:38.0 in the 1600m.

Mallory Dial (Warrior, Ala. / Hayden HS) is a three-time Alabama state champion in the high jump, clearing 5'6".

Elyse Dorris (Grenada, Miss. / Grenada HS) has PRs of 12.44 (100m) and 25.21 (200m), placing sixth at the MHSAA state meet in both sprints.

Andi Kate Holley (Corinth, Miss. / Corinth HS), a three-event state qualifier (800m, 1600m, and 3200m) brings strong XC and mid-distance credentials, with a 19:57 5K and a 2025 bronze in the 3200m at the 2025 MHSAA 5A Championships. She also boasts a personal best of 2:30.5 in the 800m.

Gabrielle Jefferey (Huntsville, Ala. / Huntsville HS) brings strong depth in distance events, posting 2:22.5 in the 800m, a 5:11.2 in the 1600m and 11:22.1 in the 3200m. She placed top-10 at both the 2025 indoor and outdoor AHSAA 7A state meets, while qualifying for the state meet in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m.

Isabella Magyar (Benton, Miss. / Benton Academy) won MAIS titles in the 100m, 800m (2:31.45), and pole vault (10'6").

Haylei Mason (Montgomery, Ala. / Montgomery Catholic HS) is the reigning Alabama state champion in both the 100m (14.65) and 300m (44.78) hurdles.

Audrey Mayette (Brandon, Miss. / East Rankin Academy) ran 2:19.7 in the 800m and 5:15.7 in the 1600m. She earned bronze in both the 1600m and 3200m at the 2025 MAIS 5A Championships. She was also a 3rd place finisher at the 2024 MAIS 5A Cross Country Championships.

Megan McDonough (Mobile, Ala. / St. Luke's Episcopal) adds strength in the javelin with a best of 103', finishing fourth at the 2025 AHSAA state meet.

Jane-Matthew Reed (Columbiana, Ala. / Shelby County HS) posted 26.34 in the 200m and 1:00.53 in the 400m, placing eighth at AHSAA state.

Aubrey Simpson (Topeka, Kan. / Transfer from Mid-America Nazarene) threw 130'1" to place fifth at the 2024 KSHSAA State Championships.

Anna Tucker (Auckland, New Zealand) comes to MC from Concordia University-Irvine, boasting personal bests of 26.34 in the 200m and 58.24 in the 400m.

Catherine Wallace (Hoover, Ala. / Hoover HS) headlines the women's class with top marks of 2:17.2 in the 800m and 5:00.8 in the 1600m. She finished as the AHSAA 7A runner-up indoors in the 1600m.