TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts University is thrilled to announce the addition of an exceptional group of student-athletes to its Cross Country programs. The Golden Eagles have secured commitments from 8 talented individuals who will bring their skills, dedication, and competitive spirit to the team. This recruiting class marks a significant step forward in strengthening the program's future.

Head Coach Alick Musukuma expressed his excitement about the new recruits, stating, "We are excited about the incoming class; they bring great enthusiasm to the Track and Field and Cross-Country athletes. I should also credit Coach Hughes and Coach Manning for having played a big role in signing all the athletes. We are looking forward to working with these athletes, and building a championship team. Our goal is to win the Summit League Championships."

Meet the New Recruits:

Women's

• Madeline Cabana – Distance
  • Hometown: Clinton, Arkansas
  • Previous School: Clinton High School
  • Highlights: Winner of the 2023 & 2024 Arkansas AAA Class 4A State Championships in the 1600m. Three-time (2022-2024) Arkansas AAA Class 4A State Championships 3200m Champion. Claimed the 3200m title at the 2023 Arkansas Meet of Champions. Holder of the 4A State Records in the 1600m and 3200m.
• Ava Emerson – Distance
  • Hometown: Stillwater, Okla.
  • Previous School: Stillwater High School
  • Highlights: Won the 2023 & 2024 OSSAA 3A State Track & Field Championships High Jump title. Named to Oklahoma's 2023 & 2024 All-State Track and Field list. Holds Community Christians' record for the High Jump.
• Ossly Murambidzi – Distance
  • Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Previous School: Glen View 2 Secondary School
  • Highlights: Finished 6th at the Kazungala Bridge Half Marathon. At the 2022 AUSC Region 5 Games in Lilongwe, Malawi she ran the 5000m, 3000m, and the 6k cross country events.
• Grace Partney – Distance
  • Hometown: Claremore, Oklahoma
  • Previous School: Classical Conversations
  • Highlights: Three-time qualifier for the National Christian Homeschool Invitational Cross Country Championships. Member of Tulsa NOAH's 2022 National Christian Homeschool Cross Country Championship squad.

Men's

• Jarrett Ketchmark – Distance
  • Hometown: El Paso, Texas
  • Previous School: El Paso Community College
  • Highlights: 2022 & 2023 All-Conference /All-Region V Team.
• Alex Keter – Distance
  • Hometown: Kapsabet, Kenya
  • Previous School: New Mexico Community College
  • Highlights: Member of NMJC's 2023 NJCAA Men's Outdoor Team National Champion and 2023 NJCAA Half Marathon Team National Champion squads. In 2024, he earned a podium finish in the 800m at the NJCAA Outdoor Championships with a time of 1:48.75.
• Nicodemus Rotich – Distance
  • Hometown: Eldoret, Kenya
  • Previous School: Eastern Kentucky University
  • Highlights: 2022 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships appearance in the steeplechase. Earned 2022 All-ASUN Second Team honors (XC). In 2021, he was the Texas Relays Steeplechase Champion. Named the 2020 Lone Star Conference Runner of the Year (XC).
• Seth Taylor – Distance
  • Hometown: Tulsa, Okla.
  • Previous School: Union High School
  • Highlights: Member of Union High School's 2023 & 2024 State Champion squads. Led cross country team to a 2023 OSSAA OK 6A State Championship appearance.

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