T&F Senior Salute

NORMAN — Each year the University of Oklahoma track and field team honors the outgoing senior class at the John Jacobs Invitational in Norman.

With the annual home meet in Norman being canceled for 2020, the coaching staff chose to honor the accomplished class virtually, below. Returning for their NCAA-granted extra year of eligibility or not, these Sooners left a lasting legacy at Oklahoma.

"This senior class has shown phenomenal leadership in modeling Sooner Magic," said OU interim head coach Tim Langford. "I'm grateful to have such a class to work with in my transition to OU.

"You all are true champions both on and off the playing surface."

GRACE BARBER

Cross Country, Distance | Tulsa, Okla.

Three-time First Team Big 12 All-Academic honoree
Three-time USTFCCCA XC All-Academic Team member

OU associate head cross country coach and assistant T&F distance coach Charmaine Darden on Barber:
"Grace was kind and strong willed. She gave her all every day at practice."

XAVIER BROWN

TF, Brown

Sprints | Palmdale, Calif.

2019 NCAA Outdoor Second Team All-American (4x100-Meter Relay)
Four-time Big 12 Championship Scorer
Two-time NCAA Outdoor Championships Qualifier
Holds three top-10 relay spots in the OU program record book

OU interim head coach and men's sprints/hurdles coach Tim Langford on Brown:
"Xavier has been a workhorse and a catalyst for our program success. I think it's amazing how he pushes everyone to be better by leading by example."

BRADLEY DABOUB

TF, Daboub

Throws | Humble, Texas

Six-time Big 12 Championship Scorer
Two-time NCAA Regional Qualifier
Two-time Big 12 All-Academic Honoree
Holds top-10 spots in the OU program record book for indoor and outdoor shot put

OU assistant throws coach Colin Boevers on Daboub:
"Brad has been a constant source of energy for our team. He has been a consistent Big 12 point scorer and always shows up when he needs to. Its been an honor to watch him grow into the competitor and man that he is today!"

OU volunteer assistant throws coach Allison Boevers on Daboub:
"Our entire program is going to miss Bradley Daboub. As a competitor, he has grown into a steadfast contributor. Off the field, he has transformed into a man of refined character and assured leadership. He is inquisitive, hardworking, dedicated, unwaveringly loyal, and sold-out to the idea of doing whatever it takes to be his best. He has scored at all but one conference championship in his career thus far, and he continuously encourages his peers and teammates to push themselves to be their best. We are thrilled to unexpectedly have Brad back for an additional year and are looking forward to seeing what he will achieve in his victory lap."

BRYCE DOUGLAS

TF, Douglas

Sprints/Hurdles | Allen, Texas

2018 Big 12 Indoor Champion (60-meter hurdles)
Six-time Big 12 Championship Scorer
Two-time NCAA Regional Qualifier
Holds the No. 5 spot in the OU program record book for 60-meter hurdles

OU interim head coach and men's sprints/hurdles coach Tim Langford on Douglas:
"Bryce is one of the most fierce competitors I've ever met. I'm confident that he will take this tenacity to every endeavor he pursues in life."

MEIA GORDON

TF, Gordon

Throws | Houston, Texas

Two-time NCAA Outdoors Second Team All-American (Shot Put)
2019 Big 12 Indoor Champion (Shot Put)
Holds three top-five spots in the OU program record book (Indoor Shot Put, Outdoor Shot Put, Discus Throw)
Six-time Big 12 Championship Scorer
Two-time Big 12 All-Academic First Team honoree

OU assistant throws coach Colin Boevers on Gordon:
"Meia is a steadfast anchor for our program. You get the same Meia day in and day out which is what has led her to the success she has had. She has a phenomenal sense of humor and is the glue that holds us together!"

OU volunteer assistant throws Coach Allison Boevers on Gordon:
"It has been an incredible honor to walk alongside Meia in her college athletic career. Meia is a perfectionist, she is a team-player, and she never stops learning about things she is passionate about. There is no doubt that she will succeed in whatever chapter of life she embarks on at the completion of her competitive track and field career. Meia Gordon is graduating as a Big 12 champion and will compete for one last season this spring, in a Sooner uniform, to defend that honor. It will be hard to say see you later at the end, but we are more than proud and expectant of the great things she will accomplish in the next phase of her life."

MEAGAN GRAY

TF, Gray

Pole Vault | Buda, Texas

2019 NCAA Outdoor First Team All-American (Pole Vault)
No. 2 and No. 3 in the program record book for indoor and outdoor pole vault
Three-time Big 12 All-Academic Honoree
Two-time USTFCCCA All-Academic Team member

OU assistant vertical jumps/combined events coach Jerel Langley on Gray:
"Meg will be greatly missed here at OU. Her tenacity and competitiveness lead her to achieve great things in her time here. With everything she went through in her time here and her perseverance to still achieve at a very high level, I know she will conquer the working world and do great things."

LUCAS KELLEY

TF, Kelley

Pole Vault | Massillon, Ohio

12 Top-five finishes (Pole Vault)
2020 Big 12 All-Academic First Team Honoree

OU assistant vertical jumps/combined events coach Jerel Langley on Kelley:
"It has been awesome watching Lucas grow over the past 4 years. He has always been great energy at practice, light-hearted, just a real positive presence to be around! Glad we get him back for one more go 'round!"

SYDNEY KING

TF, King

Pole Vault | Dalhart, Texas

Four-time Big 12 Championships Scorer (Pole Vault)
2019 NCAA Outdoors Regional Qualifier
Three-time Big 12 All-Academic Honoree
Holds the No. 3 and No. 4 spots in the OU program record book for outdoor and indoor pole vault

OU assistant vertical jumps/combined events coach Jerel Langley on King:
"Sydney has been an absolute joy to coach. She has overcome many obstacles in her career to achieve great things so far. I am thrilled to have her back for one more season so she can finish on her terms, and to just have her around!"

AMANDA VAN BUREN

TF, Van Buren

Sprints | San Diego, Calif.

2017 NCAA Outdoors Second Team All-American (4x100-Meter Relay)
2017 Big 12 Outdoor Champion (4x100-Meter Relay)
2018 NCAA Regional Qualifier
Holds two top-10 relay spots in the OU program record book
Three-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 Honoree
Two-time USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Member

OU women's sprints/hurdles assistant coach Ronnye Harrison on Van Buren:
"Amanda arrived at OU with all of the prerequisites any coach would want. A hard-working athlete and an incredible academic skill set. Throughout her four years here, she pushed herself on and off the track, never straying from the path to excellence. The leadership she provided through her social activism will become the standard for future athletes to follow. Thanks Amanda, NEVA LET UP!!"

HEATH WARREN

TF, Warren

Cross Country, Distance | Springfield, Ill.

Four-time Big 12 Championship Scorer
Six-time Big 12 T&F/XC First Team All-Academic Honoree
Three-time USTFCCCA XC All-Academic Team Member

OU associate head cross country coach and assistant T&F distance coach Charmaine Darden on Warren:
"Heath was very energetic and always willing to be a leader. I wish him much success in the future."

JACKSON WEBB

TF, Webb

Sprints | Plano, Texas

2019 NCAA Outdoor Second Team All-American (4x100-Meter Relay)
2020 Big 12 Indoor Champion (60 Meters)
Six-time Big 12 Championship Scorer
Two-time NCAA Outdoor Championships Qualifier
No. 5 in the OU program record book for the 60-meter dash
Dual-sport athlete (Football)

OU interim head coach and men's sprints/hurdles coach Tim Langford:
"Jackson has been a get-it-done kind of guy. He always finds success, is poised under pressure and a natural team leader. His presence will be missed."