Track and Field announces first 2021 signing class

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Track and Field announces first 2021 signing class

12/10/2020 2:00:00 PM | Track & Field

2021 Track and Field Schedule

ABILENE – Abilene Christian track and field today announced the addition of four recruits who will be begin competing for the Wildcats' storied program in 2021.

Wayland Baptist transfer Prudence Kiyeng, who was eighth in the 2019 NAIA outdoor 5K and fourth at 2020 indoors, will start competing this indoor season, while hurdler Emily Paige Boucher, and throwers Jaylie Roden and Kailey Roskop will join the Wildcats in August. Boucher also will play soccer for the Wildcats next fall.

Emily Paige Boucher

I met Paige at camp and right off the bat she expressed a heart to be a part of ACU track and field. Her outgoing personality and coachability will make her an asset to the ACU tradition.

ACU assistant coach Kristian Dillard

Prudence Kiyeng

We are excited to add Prudence to our already solid women's distance program. She will be a key piece for our team to fill out our depth in the distance group.

ACU assistant coach Jarvis Jelen

Jaylie Roden

We are so blessed to have Jaylie coming to ACU to join our throws crew. Jaylie is highly driven and passionate about growing and continuing her throwing career. Jaylie's faith is truly her foundation in her life. I am so excited to have her come to ACU where she can continue to grow in her faith, education, and where she will flourish as a thrower.

ACU head coach Jerrod Cook

Kailey Roskop

I am so excited to have Kailey be coming here to ACU with us. Kailey is going to be an outstanding thrower and ambassador for us and we can't wait to have her here. She has so much potential and the best has yet to come for her in her throwing career. She is hungry to be her best and continue to develop. I am so excited to work with her and help her reach her potential.

ACU head coach Jerrod Cook