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Track & Field Signs Six for 2025 Class
November 14, 2024 | Track and Field
NORMAN – Oklahoma head track and field/cross country coach James Thomas announced the addition of six student-athletes to the program's 2025 recruiting class on National Signing Day. Jordan Atkinson, Zalaya Dupre, Ashley Lister, Lilly Samanski, Brianna Rivers and Kassidi Watkins will join the women's team as freshmen for the 2025-26 season.
"The signing period for the class of 2025 has begun on a very positive note for us," said Thomas. "I want to thank our new signees, their families, coaches and support networks for placing their trust in our program and staff. I truly appreciate the significance of this collegiate decision, and I hope our signees see the same potential in us that we see in each of them."
"Our staff is committed to identifying future Sooners who share our program's vision. This strong start aligns with our overall goals as we strive for excellence that is synonymous with OU. Thank you for choosing to be a part of this journey with us."
"The signing period for the class of 2025 has begun on a very positive note for us," said Thomas. "I want to thank our new signees, their families, coaches and support networks for placing their trust in our program and staff. I truly appreciate the significance of this collegiate decision, and I hope our signees see the same potential in us that we see in each of them."
"Our staff is committed to identifying future Sooners who share our program's vision. This strong start aligns with our overall goals as we strive for excellence that is synonymous with OU. Thank you for choosing to be a part of this journey with us."
Jordan Atkinson
Mustang, Okla. | Mustang HS
Sprints
- 2024 OSSAA 6A State Champion (100m, 200m, 4x100)
- 2024 OSSAA 6A Team State Champion (Mustang HS)
- 2023 OSSAA 5A State Champion (100m)
- 2022 OSSAA 5A State Champion (100m)
- Mustang HS Record Holder (200m)
Personal Records
- 100-meter: 11.65
- 200-meter: 23.75
Zalaya Dupre
Glendale, Ariz. | Copper Canyon HS
Jumps
- 2024 AIA Division 2 State Champion (Long Jump, Triple Jump)
- Arizona State Record Holder (Triple Jump)
Personal Records
- Long Jump: 5.88m (19'3")
- Triple Jump: 12.69m (41'9")
Ashley Lister
Duncanville, Texas | Duncanville HS
Long Jump & Sprints
- 2024 UIL 6A State Champion (4x100, 4x200)
- 2024 UIL 6A Team State Champion (Duncanville HS)
- 2023 UIL 6A Team State Champion (Duncanville HS)
Personal Records
- Long Jump: 6.10m (20'0.25")
- 200-meter: 24.52
- 400-meter: 55.25
Lilly Samanski
Munich, Germany
Pole Vault
- 2023 U20 German Indoor Champion
- 2023 U20 German Outdoor Championships Runner-Up
- 2022 U18 German Outdoor Champion
Personal Record
- Pole Vault: 4.21m (13'9.75")
Brianna Rivers
Humble, Texas | Summer Creek HS
Jumps
- 2024 UIL 6A State Champion (High Jump)
- No. 2 Ranked High Jumper in 2025 Class
Personal Record
- High Jump: 1.78m (5'10")
Kassidi Watkins
Mustang, Okla. | Mustang HS
Jumps
- 2024 OSSAA 6A State Champion (4x100, Long Jump)
- 2024 OSSAA 6A Team State Champion (Mustang HS)
- 2022 OSSAA 6A State Champion (Long Jump)
Personal Record
- Long Jump: 6.18m (20'3")
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