HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU men's and women's track and field announced their incoming recruiting class ahead of the 2025-26 season on Tuesday afternoon. The Knights bring in 14 newcomers to the women's track and field program, and 12 newcomers to the men's track and field program.
"I'm thrilled about the potential of this women's class," Elia G. Stratis Head Coach of Cross Country/Track and Field
Wesley Stephens commented. "Fourteen women are joining the program this year, adding key depth across all event areas and elevating our overall roster strength. Graduate transfer
Laila Davis, who placed 9th in the hammer throw at the DIII Outdoor National Championships, brings proven championship experience to our elite women's throws group.
Cortney Adams, a standout 800m runner from Georgia with strong FDU ties, will make an immediate impact in both cross country and track. She's joined by
MacKenna Calvin from Las Vegas, who anchored the 4x400m and helped lead her team to the NIAA State Championship title. In the hurdles,
Emmanuella Koroma adds depth and continues our tradition of excellence in that event group."
2025 FDU Women's Track and Field Recruiting Class
Cortney Adams - Freshman, Distance (Winston, GA)
- 400m: 56.57
- 800m: 2:14.94
- 5000m (XC): 20:45
Temiloluwa Adebayo - Freshman, Distance (Easton, PA)
- 5000m (XC): 20:05
- 2000m Steeplechase: 8:06
Domanique Armstead - Freshman, Sprints (Millville, N.J.)
- 200m: 25.88
- 400m: 1:01.14
Sanaa Bradley - Freshman, Hurdles (Sicklerville, N.J.)
- 100mh: 16.42
- 400mh: 1:10.59
Mackenna Calvin - Freshman, Distance (Las Vegas, NV)
- 800m: 2:15.17
- 1600m: 5:06.58
- 3200m: 11:20.02
Alexa Castro - Freshman, Jumps
Laila Davis - Graduate Student, Throws (Springfield, N.J / Allegheny College)
- Hammer: 172'6"
- Weight Throw: 53'
- Shot Put: 41'1.75"
Camille Ellis - Sophomore, Throws
Darlineka Joanus - Freshman, Jumps (Elizabeth, N.J.)
Emmanuella Koroma - Freshman, Hurdles (South Brunswick, N.J.)
- 100mh: 14.89
- 400mh: 1:02.35
Mya Pierce-Rufus - Freshman, Hurdles/Pole Vault (Delran, N.J.)
- 100mh: 15.92
- 400mh: 1:08.28
Kailey Seawright - Freshman, Hurdles (Manville, N.J.)
- 100mh: 18.95
- 400mh: 1:12.67
Reyana Trail - Freshman, Hurdles (Elizabeth, N.J.)
- 100mh: 15.00
- Long Jump: 17'6"
- Triple Jump: 36'9.5"
Tanari Wyatt - Freshman, Distance
- 400m: 1:01.85
- 800m: 2:28.39
The Knights add strong newcomers to the men's track and field program as well.
"Twelve new Knights are joining the men's program this year, adding key depth and addressing important needs across our already versatile roster," Stephens stated. "Dylan Manning is a major addition to our distance squad and will immediately strengthen our cross country lineup. Everton Bills and Jayson Ross form the foundation of a revitalized men's throws group, creating new scoring opportunities on the track. In the sprints, Chuwuemeka brings immediate impact potential and adds depth to a growing sprint corps."
2025 FDU Men's Track and Field Recruiting Class
Chukwuemeka Ajaegbulemh - Freshman, Sprints (Sicklerville, N.J.)
Justin Banks - Freshman, Throws (Jersey City, N.J.)
Everton Bills Jr. - Freshman, Throws (Teaneck, N.J.)
- Discus: 181'9"
- Shot Put: 55'1.5"
Zachary Cader - Graduate Student, Distance (Beacon, N.Y. / Louisville)
- 800m: 1:57.54
- 1500m: 4:09.76
- 5000m: 15:30.42
Jalen Goode - Freshman, Distance (Upper Marlboro, MD)
- 800m: 1:57.78
- 1600m: 4:23.65
- 3200m: 9:45.25
Mahkel Hall - Freshman, Hurdles (Galloway, N.J.)
Dylan Little - Freshman, Distance (Maplewood, N.J.)
Dylan Manning - Freshman, Distance (East Northport, N.Y.)
- 5000m (XC): 15:49.60
- 3200m: 9:31.52
- 3000m Steeple Chase: 9:44.44
Jayson Ross - Freshman, Throws (Sicklerville, N.J.)
- Shot Put: 57'11"
- Discus: 157'2"
Jordan Russell - Sophomore, Jumps
- High Jump: 6'7"
- Long Jump: 21'9.75"
Will Snoots - Freshman, Distance (Laurel, MD)
- 1600m: 4:43.78
- 3200m: 10:16.89
Joseph Williams - Freshman, Sprints (Hackettstown, N.J.)
The program's 2025-26 campaign will get underway with the start of the men's and women's cross country seasons in the fall.
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