WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Monmouth University's Director of Track and Field and Cross Country,
Mike Nelson, has announced the addition of 11 student-athletes who will join the women's track and field program ahead of the 2022 fall semester.
"Monmouth University Athletics is entering an exciting new era as we move into the CAA," Nelson said. "The goal for our staff was to bring in a recruiting class that is filled with talented men and women who can help us reach the top of our new conference. We pride ourselves on being a well-balanced program that can score points in every event area. This recruiting class is a great representation of that philosophy. We're very excited to see these new Hawk track & field student-athletes take flight in the CAA!"
Jess Cervenak
Freshman
Shavertown, Pa. / Tunkhannock
Sprints
Before Monmouth: Competed for coaches Kenny Young and Ellie Kuzma at Tunkhannock High School ... Holds Tunkhannock records in the 100m and 200m ... Best times include a 12.30 in the 100m at the 2022 PIAA District 2 AAA Championship and a 25.61 in the 200m at the 2021 PIAA District 2 AAA Championship ... Also played soccer at Tunkhannock ... Honor roll student.
Personal: Parents are Sue and Ed Cervenak ... Intends to major in nursing.
Tia Grace Feneis
Freshman
Manalapan, N.J. / Manalapan
Sprints
Before Monmouth: Competed for coach Andrew Papcun at Manalapan High School ... Also competed for Gore Running under coach Bob Andrews ... First Team All-Monmouth County for the 55m ... Second team Indoor Track All-Shore Team for sprints ... Met the Milespilt US Second Team standard for the 55m ... Monmouth County champion in the 55m ... Holds the Manalapan records for the 55m and indoor 200m ... Competed in the indoor and outdoor New Balance Nationals as a senior ... Competed in the Meet of Champions and took fourth in the 200m ... Recipient of the Freehold Regional High School District Medal Award of Athletic Excellence ... Best times include a 7.35 in the 55m, 7.94 in the 60m, 12.64 in the 100m, 25.94 in the 200m, 26.20 in the indoor 200m, 15 feet, 4 inches in the long jump, and 31 feet, 2.5 inches in the triple jump ... Was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Parents are Patricia and Robert Feneis ... Intends to major in education.
Hailey Guerrieri
Freshman
Belford, N.J. / Middletown North
Jumps/Hurdles
Before Monmouth: Competed for coaches Brock Silvestri and Raymond Convey at Middletown High School North ... Also competed for High Intensity Track under coach David Lado ... First Team All-Shore Indoor and Second Team All-Shore Outdoor as a senior ... First Team All-County Indoor and Outdoor and a junior and senior ... Qualified for the New Balance National Championship in the 55m and 100m Shuttle Hurdles in 2019 ... Holds the Middletown North records in the 55H, 100H, high jump two man relay, and triple jump three man relay ... Placed first in the 55H at the 2022 Indoor Monmouth County Championships, Shore Conference Championships, State Sectionals, and Group Championships ... Finished first in the 100H at the 2022 Outdoor Monmouth County Championships and State Sectionals ... Earned first place results in the long jump (2022 Outdoor Monmouth County Championships) and 100H (2021 Outdoor Monmouth County Championships) ... Best times and marks include an 8.58 in the 55H, 14.99 in the 100H, 17 feet, four inches in the long jump, and five feet, two inches in the high jump ... Also competed in cross country.
Personal: Parents are Debilynn and James Guerrieri ... Intends to major in physical education.
Brianna Jucewicz
Freshman
Doylestown, Pa. / Central Bucks South
XC/Long Distance
Before Monmouth: Competed at Central Bucks South High School for coach Loretto Fantini, where she was a two-time captain for the cross country team and a one-time captain for the track team ... First Team All-SOL for cross country in 2019 and 2021 ... Second Team All-SOL for cross country in 2020 ... First Team All-SOL for track in 2021, competing in the 4x800m and 3200m ... 2022 PTFCA All-State First Team for the distance medley relay ... 2022 PTFCA All-State Third Team for the 4x800m relay ... Placed first at the 2021 SOL Cross Country Championships ... 2022 PTFCA Distance Medley Relay state champion ... 2022 PIAA District I 4x800 champion ... Best times include a 2:20.93 in the 800m, 5:14.41 in the 1600m, 11:23.57 in the 3200m, and 18:59.6 in the 5K (XC) ... Earned the Outstanding Athlete Award at Central Bucks South ... Graduated cum laude.
Personal: Parents are Karen and Walter Jucewicz ... Intends to major in health studies.
Jacci Martinelli
Freshman
Pittsburgh, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
XC/Long Distance
Before Monmouth: Competed for coach Douglas Petrick at Upper St. Clair High School ... Best times include a 5:22.24 in the mile, 5:27.99 in the 1600m, 10:59.56 in the 3200m, and a 19:59 in the 5K (XC) ... Helped lead her team to a fourth-place finish at the state championships in 2019 ... Also played basketball from her freshman through junior seasons ... Member of the National Honors Society at Upper St. Clair.
Personal: Parents are Lynne Bonessi-Martinelli and John Martinelli ... Intends to major in biology.
Emma McKee
Freshman
Center Valley, Pa. / Southern Lehigh
Jumps/Hurdles
Before Monmouth: Competed under coach Cotie Strong at Southern Lehigh High School ... Helped lead team to league championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022 ... Best times include a 15.98 in the 100H and a 51.8 in the 300H ... Also played field hockey for Southern Lehigh.
Personal: Daughter of Brian McKee ... Intends to major in health sciences.
Carli Sorvino
Freshman
Emerson, N.J. / Emerson
Sprints/Hurdles
Before Monmouth: Competed under coach Mark Ledgerwood at Emerson High School ... First Team All-League in the 100m, 200m, and 100H as a junior ... First Team All-League in the 100m and 200m as a senior ... First Team All-County Group in the 100m, 200m, and 100m hurdles as a junior ... First Team All-County Group in the 100m as a senior ... Third Team All-County Group and honorable mention All-League in the long jump as a senior ... First Team All-State Group and All-County in the 100m as a junior ... Holds Emerson records in the 55m, 55H, 100m, 100H and 4x100m, second all-time in the 200m ... Best times and marks include a 7.64 in the 55m, 9.20 in the 55H, 12.38 in the 100m, 15.59 in the 100H, 25.68 in the 200m, and 16 feet, 10.25 inches in the long jump ... Also played soccer where she helped lead her team to a league championship in 2019 ... Principal's High Honor Roll student at Emerson who also was a member of the National Honors Society.
Personal: Parents are Lori and Carl Sorvino ... Intends to major in health and exercise science.
Grace Stephens
Freshman
Monroe, Conn. / Masuk
Pole Vault/Hurdles
Before Monmouth: Competed for coach Sarah Barrett at Masuk High School ... Earned All-SWC honors each year all four years at Masuk ... All-State in the high jump in 2019 and All-State in the pole vault in 2022 ... Best times include an 8.66 in the 55H and a 15.68 in the 100H ... Best result in the pole vault was 10 feet, six inches ... Also competed in diving where she set a school record ... Achieved high honors in 2020 and 2022 and honors in 2019 and 2021 ... Member of the All-State Academic Team, Math Honors Society, and World Language Honors Society.
Personal: Parents are Suzanne and Nick Stephens ... Intends to major in business and mathematics.
Anna Stitzer
Freshman
Centre Hall, Pa. / Penns Valley Area
XC/Long Distance
Before Monmouth: Competed for coach Lynda Federico at Penns Valley Area High School ... Has earned conference champion, conference MVP, and conference All-Star, and All-State accolades throughout her high school career ... Also won a state championship ... Helped lead her cross country team to a state championship ... Best times include a 5:09 in the 1600m, 11:16 in the 3200m, and 18:47 in the 5K (XC) ... Member of the National Honors Society ... Made the honor roll while taking multiple AP and honors-level courses.
Personal: Parents are Mandy and Mike Stitzer ... Intends to major in nursing.
Meredith Updike
Junior
Cinnaminson, N.J. / Cinnaminson / Rutgers
Hurdles
Before Monmouth: Spent two years at Rutgers, competing in the 60H, 400m, 600m, 800m, and 4x400m ... Prior to Rutgers, competed under coaches Charlie Kind and Derek Moore at Cinnaminson High School ... Came in seventh at New Balance Nationals in the 400IH … Earned a third place result at the NJ State Meet of Champions … Qualified in 3 events for the 2019 indoor track and field Meet of Champions.
Personal: Intends to major in health studies with a concentration in exercise science.
Josie Wilson
Freshman
Perth, Australia / Iona Presentation College
XC/Long Distance
Before Monmouth: Competed for coach Benton Mizen at Iona Presentation College ... Also competed for Front Runner Performance ... Best times include a 4:45 in the 1500m, 10:15 in the 3000m, 17:48 in the 5000m, and 14:13 in the 5K (XC).
Personal: Daughter of Amanda Wilson ... Intends to major in biology with a concentration in molecular cell physiology.
