2010 Signings
The following is a list of all signings for the 2010 season starting with the most recent signing.

Baxter signs with McPherson track/cross country

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Michael Baxter of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Cuyahoga Falls High School to a letter of intent for cross country and track & field for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Michael Baxter for his letter of intent signing were (back) McPherson College head coach Joe Eby

“I am very excited to add Baxter to the team,” said McPherson College head cross country and track coach Joe Eby. “He is very talented and has run some fast times in high school.”

The 5'6”, 128-pound Baxter, was a varsity letter winner in cross country, and track and field at Cuyahoga Falls High School. In his senior season, he earned All-Ohio and All-Conference honor. Michael's personal bests are 15:37 in the 5K, 9:44 two mile, 4:35 one mile and 2:05 800m.

Michael is the son of Sherry Baxter of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He plans to major in business while at McPherson College

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Washington joins McPherson track and field

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Brandon Washington of Brenham, Texas, and Barton County Community College to a letter of intent for track & field for the 2009-2010 school year.

“Brandon is someone who will make an impact on the national scene right away,” said McPherson College head track and field coach Joe Eby. “He will bring some great experience to the group and should be a leader to our younger guys.”

Washington has spent the last two seasons at Barton County Community College running under head coach Matt Kane. Last season with the Cougars, Brandon ran the 100m and 200m sprints for the Barton County national NJCAA runner up team. Prior to Barton County, he was a letter winner in track and field for coach Jerry Newman at Brenham High School, Brenham, Texas.

Brandon plans to major in physical education while at McPherson College

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Delker joins McPherson track/cross country

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Brittany Delker of Tucson, Ariz., and Pima Community College to a letter of intent for cross country and track & field for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Brittany Delker for his letter of intent signing were (back, left to right) McPherson College head coach Joe Eby, brother Daniel, mother Patricia and father James Delker

The 5'10” Delker competed in track & field at Pima Community College.

Delker earned NJCAA coaches all-american honors in the 400m hurdles and the 4x800m relay, an event she won at the Region I championship. While at Pima Community College, Brittany ran under the direction of coach Greg Wenneborg.

“I am extremely pleased to add Brittany to the program,” said McPherson College head coach Joe Eby. “She has a tremendous amount of potential in the long sprints, middle distance and the 400m hurdles.”

“She will be an immediate impact in the conference and possibly at the national level.”

“She will also be joining the cross country team, bringing maturity and experience to our young team.”

Brittany is the daughter of James and Patricia Delker of Tucson, Ariz. She plans to major in criminal justice while at McPherson College.

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Woodward signs with McPherson track

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Andrew Woodward of Topeka, Kan., and Topeka High School to a track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Andrew Woodward for his letter of intent signing were (front, left) his sister Amanda and his mother Gayle Woodward along with (back) McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby.

The 5'10”, 165-pound Woodward lettered four seasons in track and field under Coach Russell Hodison, and two seasons in swimming and diving.

The 2009 Centennial League champion, Woodward's personal best high school vault was 13'6”.

“We are very excited to have Andy on board,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “He is a hard worker, a great person and will be a much needed addition to the vault squad.”

Andrew is the son of Richard and Gayle Woodward. He plans to major in automotive restoration technology.

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Miller signs with McPherson track

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Grant Miller of Saint John, Kan., to a track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Grant Miller for his letter of intent signing were (front) his mother Teresa Miller along with (back, left) his father Joel Miller and McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby.

The 6'0” Miller was a three-sport letter winner at Saint John High School, lettering in football and cross country as well as track and field.

A 2007 graduate of Saint John HS, Miller spent the past two years at Hutchinson Community College.

“Grant is going to add some good depth to our sprints group,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “He is a hard worker with a great enthusiasm for the sport. I am excited to have him joining us.”

Grant is the son of Joel and Teresa Miller of Saint John, Kan. He plans to major in business.

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Sharp signs to jump for McPherson track & field

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Garrett Sharp of Chanute, Kan., to a track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Garrett Sharp for his letter of intent signing were (front) h his parents Liz and Gerald Sharp along with (back, left) sister Brooke Sharp, Chanute HS head coach Mike Martin, McPherson College head coach Joe Eby, Chanute HS jumps coach Jeff Williams, and brother Derek Sharp.

The 6'4”, 175-pound Sharp placed fifth in the 2008 Class 4A state championships after entering the state meet with a season best of 6'6”, tied for third on the 2008 4A yearly list.

A three-sport letter winner for the Blue Comets of Chanute High, Sharp received All-Southeast Kansas League honors as a senior before lettering in basketball and track.

“Garrett is going to be a great addition to the team,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “He has a great attitude and is someone who will work hard every day.  Coming in already having cleared 6'6” the past two seasons, he will be a great addition to the team, both from a talent as well as leadership standpoint.  I can't wait to get him on campus.”

Garrett is the son of Gerald and Liz Sharp of Chanute. He plans to major in automotive restoration management. Garrett will be joining his sister Carley at McPherson College, where she recently completed her junior season with the Lady Bulldog basketball program.

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Jantzen signs with McPherson track

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Jacob Jantzen of Moundridge, Kan., to a track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.

Jacob Jantzen was joined for his letter of intent signing by (front) his parents Kirby and Julie Jantzen along with (back, left) McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby and Moundridge HS coach Perry Koehn.

The 6'0” Jantzen has been a three-year letter winner in track & field and football at Moundridge High School.

As a sophomore, Jantzen placed fifth at the Class 2A state meet in the 200 meters and sixth at 100 meters for coach Perry Koehn.

His personal bests entering his senior year were 11.0 at 100 meters and 23.3 for 200 meters.

On the gridiron, Jantzen intercepted five passes and rushed for 600 yards as a senior.

“Jacob will be a great addition to an already solid long sprints corp,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “His strong work ethic will be a great addition. I am excited to see what he can do this spring and start working with him right away in the fall.”

Jacob is the son of Kirby and Julie Jantzen of Moundridge, Kan. He plans to major in automotive restoration technology.

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Carpenter signs with McPherson track

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Paula Carpenter of Cheney, Kan., to a cross country/track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Paul Carpenter for her letter of intent signing were (front) her father Tom Carpenter along with (back, left) her sister Audrey Chance and McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby.

The 5'10” Carpenter has competed in cross country, track and field, and softball at Cheney High School .

Paula was the Cardinals' #4 runner at the Class 4A cross country regional in 2008 for coach Rich Simmons.

“I am very excited to have Paula joining us next year,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “I am excited to see what she can do at this level after only a year of high school cross experience.  I think she will make big gains over the summer with her strong work ethic.”

Paula is the daughter of Tom Carpenter of Cheney, Kan. She plans to major in elementary education.

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Fry joins McPherson track/cross country

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Torey Fry of Wichita, Kan., and East High School to a letter of intent for cross country and track & field for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Torey Fry for her letter of intent signing were (front) her mother Belita Fry along with (back, left) Wichita East coach Michael Draut, father Roger Fry, and McPherson College head coach Joe Eby.

The 5'4” Fry has competed four seasons in cross country and three years in track under coaches Michael Draut and Darham Rogers.

“Torey is going to be a great addition to our school and program,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “She is a hard worker with a great attitude and I can not wait to have her on campus in the fall.”

Torey is the daughter of Roger and Belita Fry of Wichita, Kan. She plans to major in environmental science.

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Smith signs to join McPherson track/cross country

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Kyle Smith of Milford, Kan., and Junction City High School to a letter of intent for cross country and track & field for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Kyle Smith for his letter of intent signing were his mother Colleen Smith along with (back, left) his father Randy Smith and McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby.

The 6'0”, 135-pound Smith lettered three seasons in cross country under coaches Rebecca Steiger and Bob Schmoekel.

“I was very excited to sign Kyle,” said McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “He is just the type of athlete I was looking to add to the program. He will add some much needed depth to the team.”

“I feel Kyle is someone that will make a major impact on the conference in his four years.”

Kyle is the son of Randy and Colleen Smith of Milford , Kan. He plans to major in automotive restoration technology.

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Talbott signs with McPherson track

McPherson College has announced the recent signing of Drew Talbott of Mishawaka, Ind ., and John Adams Heights High School of South Bend, Ind., to a track and field letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.

Joining Drew Talbott for his letter of intent signing were (front) his mother Nancy Talbott Young along with (back, left) McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby and Drew's father Mark Talbott.

The 6'2”, 150-pound Talbott lettered in cross country and track and field under coaches Savino Rivera and Bruce Urban.

Talbott was named the Eagles' most improved in cross country, and competed in the pole vault and ran the 400 and 800 meters for Adams ' 2008 sectional champions and regional runners-up track and field team.

“We are very excited to add someone who is excited about the sport of track and field as Drew is,” said recently hired McPherson College head coach Joseph Eby. “I think he will be a great addition to the team.”

Drew is the son of Nancy Talbott Young and Mark and Sheryl Talbott. He plans to major in automotive restoration technology.