WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University's Head Coach/Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, Mike Nelson, has announced the addition of 16 student athletes who will be joining the men's track and field program ahead of the 2023 fall semester.
 
"We're thrilled to announce our 2023 recruiting class," Nelson said. "Our staff worked diligently to bring in some extremely talented men and women. These individuals will help us climb the ranks of the CAA. We learned a lot in our first year in the new conference. The competition is on another level. It's important for us to recruit a well-balanced group with the talent and work ethic to score in this league. We look forward to helping these newcomers chase their academic and athletic goals. Fly Hawks!"
 
Aiden Baldelli
Freshman
East Brunswick, NJ / East Brunswick
Sprints/Jumps
 
Before Monmouth: Attended East Brunswick High School and played for coach Pasquale Digiochino … Was an All-Red Division First Team member … GMC First Team … Set school records as a member of the 4x100m and 4x400m squads at East Brunswick … Received Mayor's Proclamation, made the Silver and Gold Honor Rolls, and was an Italian Honors Society member … Best times include 6.57 in the 55m, 10.90 in the 100m, 21.87 in the 200m, and 49.39 in the 400m.

Personal: Parents are Sheri and Michael Baldelli ... intends to major in Biology.
 
Tomas Barry
Freshman
Auckland, New Zealand / St. Peter's College
Cross Country
 
Before Monmouth: Was the 2023 Auckland U20 Champion in the 3000m … Winner of the 2023 Auckland U20 800m Championship … Was the 2022 Auckland U20 Champion in the 3000m … Crowned the 2022 Auckland U20 Champion in the 1500m … Was the 2022 Auckland Schools Champion in the 1500m … Won the 2022 Auckland Schools Bronze in the 800m … Best times include 1:55.11 in the 800m, 3:55.00 in the 1500m, and 8:32.97 in the 3000m.

Personal: Parents are Stephen and Claire Barry... intends to major in Biochemistry.
 
Zay Battle
Graduate Student
Long Branch, NJ / Long Branch / Ursinus
Throws
 
Before Monmouth: Returns to his hometown after competing at Ursinus College for four seasons … First and Second Team All-Conference for throws in his junior and senior years at Long Branch High School, respectively … Named All-Metro Region … Holds school record in discus, hammer, and weight throw … Back-to-back Centennial Conference Men's Track and Field Team Champion … Best marks include 15.85m in the shot put, 18.00m in the weight throw, 50.04m in the discus, and 55.67m in the hammer throw.

Personal: Mother is Kendra Smith... going for MBA.
 
Garrett Boag
Freshman
Finksburg, MD / Westminster
Jumps
 
Before Monmouth: Was a County and Regional Champion at Westminster High School … Best times include 14.82m in the 110mH.

Personal: Parents are Wendy and Greg Boag … intends to major in Computer Science.
 
Dylan Bonser
Freshman
Hamburg, NJ / Wallkill Valley
Multis
 
Before Monmouth: Placed fourth at the New Jersey Meet of Champions for indoor high jump … Placed seventh at NJ MOC outdoor 400mH … Two-time HWS 400mH winner … Sectional Winner at Wallkill Valley High School in 400mH, 110mH, and 4x100m in his senior year … First Team All-Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior … Named First Team All-Group as a senior … Holds multiple school records … Best marks include 1.93m in the high jump and 55.50 in the 400mH.

Personal: Parent is Brooke Bauman... intends to major in Finance.
 
Drew Bowker
Freshman
Manahawkin, NJ / Southern Regional
Cross Country/Middle Distance/Long Distance
 
Before Monmouth: Named All-Shore Conference as a senior at Southern Regional High School … All-Ocean County as a junior … Four-time mile team member … No. 2 all-time record holder for the 1600m and 3200m at Southern … Group IV State Champion in 2021 … Best times include 1:55 in the 800m, 4:14 in the 1600m, 9:19 in the 3200m, and 15:36 in the 5K (XC).

Personal: Parents are Shannon and Donald Bowker ... intends to major in Graphic Design.
 
Jacob Brokaw
Freshman
Monmouth Junction, NJ / South Brunswick
Jumps
 
Before Monmouth: First Team All-Conference in his junior and senior years at South Brunswick High School … Was named All-Group IV All-Division … Three-time Sectional and Conference Champion … Best marks include 6.77m in the long jump and 14.26m in the triple jump.

Personal: Parents are Glenn and Diane Brokaw ... intends to major in Homeland Security.
 
Jack Chenoweth
Freshman
Port Monmouth, NJ / Middletown North
Sprints/Jumps
 
Before Monmouth: Named First Team All-Shore Conference during his time at Middletown North High School … First Team All-County … Best times include 49.99 in the 400m and 55.65 in the 400mH.

Personal: Parents are Tracy and Michael Chenoweth … intends to major in Criminal Justice.
 
Nate Frederick
Freshman
Enola, PA / Cumberland Valley
Sprints
 
Before Monmouth: Won two District III Championships at Cumberland Valley High School … Named to the All-State 4x400m Relay Team … Mid-Penn Conference Champion … Best times include 23.02 in the 200m and 49.88 in the 400m.

Personal: Parents are Wendy and Jim Saussaman … intends to major in Business Administration.
 
Will Freeman Jr.
Freshman
Toms River, NJ / Manchester Township
Long Sprints
 
Before Monmouth: Manchester Township High School's 4x400m and indoor 400m Record Holder … Sectional 800m Champion … Four-time National Qualifier … Meet of Champions Qualifier … Two-time Team Sectional Champion …. Two-time All-Shore Conference Second Team … Best times include 22.34 in the 200m, 48.68 in the 400m, and 1:57.18 in the 800m.

Personal: Parents are Debra Jones-Freeman, William Freeman Sr.... intended major is undecided.
 
Aaron Guensch
Freshman
Port Monmouth, NJ / Middletown North
Cross Country/Middle Distance/Long Distance
 
Before Monmouth: Was a member of the 4x400m school record-setting squad at Middletown North under coach Brock Silvestri … Two-time outdoor Central Jersey Group III State Sectional Champion … Set the indoor sprint medley school record … Placed 10^th at the indoor Meet of Champions … Best times include 1:56.64 in the 800m.

Personal: Parents are Ryan and Sylvia Guensch ... intended major is currently undecided.
 
Conor Jacob
Freshman
Marlton, NJ / Cherokee
Cross Country
 
Before Monmouth: Named First Team All-Conference as a junior and senior at Cherokee High School … First Team All-South Jersey and Second Team All-State in his senior year … Cross Country County Sectional and State Champion as a senior … Best times include 1:55.91 in the 800m, 4:18.45 in the 1600m, and 15:41.71 in the 5K (XC).

Personal: Parents are Jon and Kelli Jacob ... intends to major in Computer Science.
 
Gareth Lewis Jr.
Graduate Student
Nassau, Bahamas / Queens College HS / Texas Southern
Multis
 
Before Monmouth: Spent three seasons at Texas Southern University … Named All-SWAC in the heptathlon and decathlon … Best marks include 3829 points in the heptathlon and 5411 in the decathlon.

Personal: Parents are Gareth Lewis Sr. and Toni Lewis … intends to major in Counseling and Student Guidance.
 
Landon McGallicher
Freshman
Manheim, PA / Manheim Central
Hurdles
 
Before Monmouth: State Qualifier at Manheim Central High School … Medalist in the Lancaster-Lebanon League … District 3 Medalist … All-Academic First Team … Best times include 8.52 in the 60mH, 14.88 in the 110mH, and 39.52 in the 300mH.

Personal: Parents are Eric and Mary McGallicher ... intends to major in Health Science/Exercise Science.
 
Anthony Price
Freshman
Colts Neck, NJ / Christian Brothers Academy
Throws
 
Before Monmouth: Achieved two team titles at Christian Brothers Academy … Best marks include 14.76m in the shot put and 45.26m in the discus.

Personal: Parents are Danielle and Frank Pugliese... intends to major in Biology.
 
Jan Volkmar
Junior
Eschwege, Germany / Oberstufengymnasium Eschwege / Georgian Court
Multis/Pole Vault
 
Before Monmouth: Transfers to Monmouth after two seasons at Georgian Court University … Placed second at the U18 German Indoor National Championships in the heptathlon … Placed second in the decathlon and eighth in the pole vault at the U23 German Outdoor National Championships … Best marks include 7213 points in the decathlon and 5.05m in the pole vault.
 
Personal: Son of Klaus and Regina Volkmar … majoring in Psychology.