Track and Field Announces Additions
Mon, Jun, 14 | Women's Track and Field
Bowling Green State University track and field head coach Cami Wells has announced the addition of seven student athletes for the 2010-11 season. Darlene Anderson, Ariel Edwards, Christina Gagliardo, Allorian Horne, Brooke Pleger, Anna Pomento and Sheral Robinson will join the Falcons next season.
Darlene Anderson, Jumps/Hurdles, Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Whitmer High School … has personal best of 9.00 for 55 meter hurdles, 9.76 for 60 meter hurdles, 15.16 for 100 meter hurdles, 46.86 for 300 meter hurdles, 5-0 in the high jump, 17-5.5 in the long jump and 28-10 in the shot put … 2010 Division I Ohio State Meet qualifier in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 Regional Meet placed third in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 District Meet Champion in the long jump, second in the 300 meter hurdles and third in the 100 meter hurdles, Toledo City League Champion in the long jump and runner up in the 100 meter hurdles, and 300 meter hurdles … coached by Bowling Green alum, Jeremy Elliot. Personal: Born September 6, 1991… daughter of Russel and Linda Anderson … has two brothers, Tyler and Michael and one sister, April ... plans to major in pre-law with a minor in psychology
“Darlene is a dynamic athlete who has the ability to be an instant impact in the multi events, while also being a major factor in our hurdles group. Darlene thrives off of intense competition, which will put her in position to be a big time scorer for us in the future.” -Coach Jody Stewart
Ariel Edwards, High Jump, Ansonia, Ohio, (Ansonia)High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Ansonia High School … has jumped a personal best of 5'6” in the high jump …. 2010 Division III Ohio State Meet finished third in the high jump ... 2010 Regional champion in the high jump ... 2010 District champion in the high jump ... 2010 Cross County Champion in the high jump ... 2009 Division III Ohio State Meet finished fifth in the high jump ... 2008 Division III Ohio State Meet finished eighth in the high jump ... 2008 District champion in the high jump ... 2008 Cross County Champion in the high jump … holds the school and conference records in the high jump … coached by Jason Hemmelgarn. Personal: Born April 18, 1992 … daughter of Beverly Stansbury and Don Edwards … has one sister Devon Stansbury ... plans to major in theater or acting.
“Ariel had an amazing season this year, finishing out her high school career as State Runner-Up in the high jump and improving three positions from her junior season. Ariel has an incredible work ethic and tons of potential; she has the ability to be an immediate scorer within our conference as a true freshman.” –Coach Jody Stewart
Christina Gagliardo, Pole Vault, Canal Winchester, Ohio (Pickerington Central) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Pickerington Central High School … has vaulted a personal best of 11'3” in the pole vault … 2010 Division I State Meet finished fifth in the pole vault ... 2010 Regional runner up in the pole vault ... 2010 District Champion in the pole vault ... 2010 Ohio Capital Conference Champion in the pole vault ... 2009 Division I Ohio State Meet finished 10th in the pole vault ... 2009 Regional Meet finished 3rd in the pole vault, 2009 District Meet Champion in the pole vault, 2009 Ohio Capital Conference Champion in the pole vault ... coached by Rob Hammond. Personal: Born September 17, 1991 … daughter of Timothy and Sandra Gagliardo … has three sisters, Shannon, Michelle and Diana … plans to major in education.
“Christina has shown continual improvement over the course of her high school career and has all the necessary attributes to be a very successful college pole vaulter. Christina has a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the sport. Christina has the drive and athletic ability to needed to reach her goals as she transitions to college vaulting. I am extremely pleased to welcome Christina to the program.” -Coach Cami Wells
Allorian Horne, Sprints, Warren, Ohio (LaBrae) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of LaBrae High School … has run personal bests of 12.33 for 100 meters and 24.54 for 200 meters … 2010 Division II Ohio State Meet finished third in the 200 meters and fifth in 100 meters ... 2010 Regional Meet finished second in the 100 meters and 200 meters ... 2010 District Meet Champion in the 100 meters and 200 meters ... 2010 Trumbull County Meet Champion in the 200 meters and finished second in the 100 meters ... 2009 Regional Meet Champion in the 200 meters ... 2009 District Meet Champion in the 200 meters ... 2009 Trumbull County Meet Champion in the 100 meters and 200 meters … coached by James E. Varley. Personal: Born June 5, 1992 … daughter of Alvin R. Horne Jr. and Jane Horne … has one brother, Alvin R. Horne III … plans to major in marketing.
“Allorian will be a great addition to our sprints group. Allorian has had an amazing career at the high school level, while still having room to improve. Allorian has the passion, the work ethic, and the ability to be one of the top sprinters in BG history.” -Coach Jody Stewart
Brooke Pleger, Throws, Saline, Michigan (Saline) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate from Saline High School … has thrown personal bests of 145-5 in the hammer, 49-6 in the weight throw, 120-8 in the discus and 35-6 in the shot put … currently ranked 11th in the nation among high school girls hammer throwers with her throw of 145-5 ... 2010 National Scholastic Indoor Championships finishing 10th in the weight throw … Coached by Jack Crabtree and Mike Smith Personal: Born June 21, 1992 … daughter of Kyle and Denise … has one brother, Zack … plans to major in early childhood development.
“I am very excited to have Brooke join our program, she is an outstanding student and a very hard working athlete. I expect her to make an immediate impact in our program.” -Coach Justin Carvalho
Anna Pomento, Throws, The Plains, Ohio (Athens) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Athens High School … has thrown personal bests of 130-6 in the discus and 39-2 in the shot put … 2010 Division II Ohio State Meet placed fifth in the discus ... 2010 Regional Meet placed fourth in the discus and fifth in the shot put ... 2010 District Meet Champion in the shot put and finished second in the discus ... 2010 Tri-Valley Conference Meet Champion in the discus and finished second in the shot put ... 2009 Division II Ohio State Meet placed second in the discus ... 2009 Regional Meet placed second in the discus ... 2009 District Champion in the discus ... 2009 Tri-Valley Conference Meet Champion in the discus ... 2008 District Meet Champion in the discus … coached by Adam Gonczy. Personal: Born December 20, 1991 … daughter of Bowling Green Alum and former Falcon Football player Nick Pomento and Mary Beth Pomento … has one sister, Abby and one brother, Alex … majoring in microbiology.
“I'm really looking forward to working with Anna, she is a top notch student as well as a very talented athlete. I look to Anna to strengthen the depth of our throws squad across all the events.” -Coach Justin Carvalho
Sheral Robinson, Hurdles, Lorain, Ohio (Admiral King) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Admiral King High School … has run personal bests of 15.09 in the 100 meter hurdles and 46.76 in the 300 meter hurdles … 2010 Division I Ohio State Meet qualifier in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 Regional meet placed fourth in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 District meet placed second in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 Lake Erie League Champion in the 100 meter hurdles … coached by Adam Gonczy. Personal: Born October 17, 1991 … daughter of Andre' Washington and Sheila Washington … has one brother, Andre' Washington Jr. … currently undecided on a major.
“Sheral will be a great addition to our sprints and hurdles group. Sheral is extremely explosive out of the blocks and a fierce competitor; she's also very versatile, being able to run both the short and long hurdles, while also having the ability to assist us in the sprints.” -Coach Jody Stewart
Darlene Anderson, Jumps/Hurdles, Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Whitmer High School … has personal best of 9.00 for 55 meter hurdles, 9.76 for 60 meter hurdles, 15.16 for 100 meter hurdles, 46.86 for 300 meter hurdles, 5-0 in the high jump, 17-5.5 in the long jump and 28-10 in the shot put … 2010 Division I Ohio State Meet qualifier in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 Regional Meet placed third in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 District Meet Champion in the long jump, second in the 300 meter hurdles and third in the 100 meter hurdles, Toledo City League Champion in the long jump and runner up in the 100 meter hurdles, and 300 meter hurdles … coached by Bowling Green alum, Jeremy Elliot. Personal: Born September 6, 1991… daughter of Russel and Linda Anderson … has two brothers, Tyler and Michael and one sister, April ... plans to major in pre-law with a minor in psychology
“Darlene is a dynamic athlete who has the ability to be an instant impact in the multi events, while also being a major factor in our hurdles group. Darlene thrives off of intense competition, which will put her in position to be a big time scorer for us in the future.” -Coach Jody Stewart
Ariel Edwards, High Jump, Ansonia, Ohio, (Ansonia)High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Ansonia High School … has jumped a personal best of 5'6” in the high jump …. 2010 Division III Ohio State Meet finished third in the high jump ... 2010 Regional champion in the high jump ... 2010 District champion in the high jump ... 2010 Cross County Champion in the high jump ... 2009 Division III Ohio State Meet finished fifth in the high jump ... 2008 Division III Ohio State Meet finished eighth in the high jump ... 2008 District champion in the high jump ... 2008 Cross County Champion in the high jump … holds the school and conference records in the high jump … coached by Jason Hemmelgarn. Personal: Born April 18, 1992 … daughter of Beverly Stansbury and Don Edwards … has one sister Devon Stansbury ... plans to major in theater or acting.
“Ariel had an amazing season this year, finishing out her high school career as State Runner-Up in the high jump and improving three positions from her junior season. Ariel has an incredible work ethic and tons of potential; she has the ability to be an immediate scorer within our conference as a true freshman.” –Coach Jody Stewart
Christina Gagliardo, Pole Vault, Canal Winchester, Ohio (Pickerington Central) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Pickerington Central High School … has vaulted a personal best of 11'3” in the pole vault … 2010 Division I State Meet finished fifth in the pole vault ... 2010 Regional runner up in the pole vault ... 2010 District Champion in the pole vault ... 2010 Ohio Capital Conference Champion in the pole vault ... 2009 Division I Ohio State Meet finished 10th in the pole vault ... 2009 Regional Meet finished 3rd in the pole vault, 2009 District Meet Champion in the pole vault, 2009 Ohio Capital Conference Champion in the pole vault ... coached by Rob Hammond. Personal: Born September 17, 1991 … daughter of Timothy and Sandra Gagliardo … has three sisters, Shannon, Michelle and Diana … plans to major in education.
“Christina has shown continual improvement over the course of her high school career and has all the necessary attributes to be a very successful college pole vaulter. Christina has a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the sport. Christina has the drive and athletic ability to needed to reach her goals as she transitions to college vaulting. I am extremely pleased to welcome Christina to the program.” -Coach Cami Wells
Allorian Horne, Sprints, Warren, Ohio (LaBrae) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of LaBrae High School … has run personal bests of 12.33 for 100 meters and 24.54 for 200 meters … 2010 Division II Ohio State Meet finished third in the 200 meters and fifth in 100 meters ... 2010 Regional Meet finished second in the 100 meters and 200 meters ... 2010 District Meet Champion in the 100 meters and 200 meters ... 2010 Trumbull County Meet Champion in the 200 meters and finished second in the 100 meters ... 2009 Regional Meet Champion in the 200 meters ... 2009 District Meet Champion in the 200 meters ... 2009 Trumbull County Meet Champion in the 100 meters and 200 meters … coached by James E. Varley. Personal: Born June 5, 1992 … daughter of Alvin R. Horne Jr. and Jane Horne … has one brother, Alvin R. Horne III … plans to major in marketing.
“Allorian will be a great addition to our sprints group. Allorian has had an amazing career at the high school level, while still having room to improve. Allorian has the passion, the work ethic, and the ability to be one of the top sprinters in BG history.” -Coach Jody Stewart
Brooke Pleger, Throws, Saline, Michigan (Saline) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate from Saline High School … has thrown personal bests of 145-5 in the hammer, 49-6 in the weight throw, 120-8 in the discus and 35-6 in the shot put … currently ranked 11th in the nation among high school girls hammer throwers with her throw of 145-5 ... 2010 National Scholastic Indoor Championships finishing 10th in the weight throw … Coached by Jack Crabtree and Mike Smith Personal: Born June 21, 1992 … daughter of Kyle and Denise … has one brother, Zack … plans to major in early childhood development.
“I am very excited to have Brooke join our program, she is an outstanding student and a very hard working athlete. I expect her to make an immediate impact in our program.” -Coach Justin Carvalho
Anna Pomento, Throws, The Plains, Ohio (Athens) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Athens High School … has thrown personal bests of 130-6 in the discus and 39-2 in the shot put … 2010 Division II Ohio State Meet placed fifth in the discus ... 2010 Regional Meet placed fourth in the discus and fifth in the shot put ... 2010 District Meet Champion in the shot put and finished second in the discus ... 2010 Tri-Valley Conference Meet Champion in the discus and finished second in the shot put ... 2009 Division II Ohio State Meet placed second in the discus ... 2009 Regional Meet placed second in the discus ... 2009 District Champion in the discus ... 2009 Tri-Valley Conference Meet Champion in the discus ... 2008 District Meet Champion in the discus … coached by Adam Gonczy. Personal: Born December 20, 1991 … daughter of Bowling Green Alum and former Falcon Football player Nick Pomento and Mary Beth Pomento … has one sister, Abby and one brother, Alex … majoring in microbiology.
“I'm really looking forward to working with Anna, she is a top notch student as well as a very talented athlete. I look to Anna to strengthen the depth of our throws squad across all the events.” -Coach Justin Carvalho
Sheral Robinson, Hurdles, Lorain, Ohio (Admiral King) High School
High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Admiral King High School … has run personal bests of 15.09 in the 100 meter hurdles and 46.76 in the 300 meter hurdles … 2010 Division I Ohio State Meet qualifier in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 Regional meet placed fourth in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 District meet placed second in the 100 meter hurdles ... 2010 Lake Erie League Champion in the 100 meter hurdles … coached by Adam Gonczy. Personal: Born October 17, 1991 … daughter of Andre' Washington and Sheila Washington … has one brother, Andre' Washington Jr. … currently undecided on a major.
“Sheral will be a great addition to our sprints and hurdles group. Sheral is extremely explosive out of the blocks and a fierce competitor; she's also very versatile, being able to run both the short and long hurdles, while also having the ability to assist us in the sprints.” -Coach Jody Stewart